Neville Goddard on Ezekiel 34:2-6 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Ezekiel 34 in context

Scripture Focus

2Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?

3Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them that are fed: but ye feed not the flock.

4The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.

5And they were scattered, because there is no shepherd: and they became meat to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered.

6My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill: yea, my flock was scattered upon all the face of the earth, and none did search or seek after them.

Ezekiel 34:2-6

Biblical Context

Israel's shepherds neglect the flock, feeding themselves and abandoning the sick and lost, scattering the people. The passage highlights the consequence of misrule as dispersion.

Neville's Inner Vision

Behold the inner scene: the shepherds are not men but states of consciousness that feed on self-importance, while the flock is your living perceptions—moods, memories, and choices. When you identify with a ruling self, you scatter the sheep of awareness and leave them exposed to fear and distraction. Yet behind that scene is the I AM, the true shepherd within, who loves, heals, binds up, and restores. Ezekiel pleads for healing of the broken and the lost; in practice you may assume the role of that faithful shepherd now, inviting the I AM to guide, nourish, and gather every part of you. Revise the scene by letting compassion replace control: the strong feed the weak; the scattered become found; the diseased are strengthened. As you dwell in this revision, you will feel your inner landscape reorganize, your breath deepen, and your sense of unity return. The outer dispersions dissolve as your inner shepherd remains constant, sovereign, and tender.

Practice This Now

Assume the role of the faithful shepherd now. Envision the I AM tending every part of you, and feel the flock gathered, healed, and restored as you breathe.