Inner Jerusalem, Outer Faith

Neville's Inner Vision

Paul’s trip to Jerusalem is a deliberate movement of consciousness, not a mere itinerary. The 'Jerusalem' he ascends to is the inner city of your awareness where you finally meet the rock of faith—Peter—within your own mind. Peter represents steadfast belief under pressure, the faithful action of your I AM in form. James the Lord’s brother stands for the kinship of truth—the inner voice that is closest to the Presence. The three years before the visit indicate the time required for a mind to mature in this certainty; the fifteen days he stays with Peter point to an intimate apprenticeship with the higher aspect of yourself. The fact that Paul saw no other apostles emphasizes that the true teaching is not found in crowds but in the one companionship you cultivate with the inner teacher. Thus, unity, truth, and the Presence emerge when you withdraw attention from the outer scene and enter your inner Jerusalem, listening to the still, real Presence that governs all.