Inner Call of Galatians 1:17-19

Neville's Inner Vision

Paul’s movements reveal a map of inner states. The 'Arabia' is the barren desert of the mind where the ego loosens its grip on external validation. In that solitude, the I AM—your true self—begins bearing witness inwardly, independent of men. The three-year interval symbolizes inner maturation, where Peter’s authority is felt as a quiet inner guide and James represents the inner circle of faith, encountered not as an external crowd but as a steady inner presence. When Paul finally 'goes up' to Jerusalem and stays with Peter for fifteen days, imagine consciousness meeting its own seeing eye—the inner recognition that authentic power and purpose arise from within. The surrounding apostles fade in importance; what remains is the living presence of God guiding the mission. External validation is secondary to the inner decree that you have already been chosen and sent by the I AM. The verse invites you to align your self-image with divine purpose rather than chasing approval from others.