Neville Goddard on Ezra 4:17 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Ezra 4 in context

Scripture Focus

17Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.

Ezra 4:17

Biblical Context

The verse records a royal reply bringing peace to those near and far, signaling a timely response from the king. It points to the possibility of divine timing in your inner life.

Neville's Inner Vision

Ezra 4:17, seen through the Neville lens, is a map of your inner government. The king’s reply of Peace to the rulers is the inner I AM’s confirmation when you align with your own authority. The names Rehum and Shimshai stand for doubt and interruption; the land beyond the river is the wider subtleties of your subconscious begging for direction. At such a time the king sends Peace—this is not a rumor from without, but a felt shift within your awareness when you stop resisting and accept the decree you already carry. The Kingdom of God is not distant; it is the sovereign arrangement of your mind, established by your present assumption. Providence and guidance flow as you hold the vision that your conscious state governs all appearances. When you imagine the outward reply as a quiet inner 'Yes' from the I AM, you rewrite causation and invite events to align with it. The 'time' is simply your readiness to dwell in that peace, not a calendar but a shift of being.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume, 'I am at peace now; the timing is mine.' Feel as if the letter from the inner king is already delivered and your next step is approved.