Neville Goddard on Genesis 39:4-6 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Genesis 39 in context

Scripture Focus

4And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

5And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.

6And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.

Genesis 39:4-6

Biblical Context

Joseph found grace in Potiphar's sight and was made overseer of his house; all he had was placed in his hand. Because of Joseph, the Lord blessed the Egyptian's house, and all that existed there prospered.

Neville's Inner Vision

Joseph's rise in the Egyptian household is a parable of your inner life. The word grace in his sight is the inner recognition that you are already loved by the I AM, and therefore you serve with joy. When he is made overseer of the house and all that he has is placed in his hand, this is the inner state taking charge of your thoughts, beliefs, and sensations. From that moment, the Lord blesses the house and the field because the same consciousness now governs both. The master entrusts all to Joseph, and he knows nothing of his possessions but the bread he eats—this is the moment you realize your outer world is the effect of your inner state, not the cause. Joseph is described as goodly and well favored; this is the outward fruit of an inward conviction: you are worthy, you are capable, you are loved by the I AM. Therefore, cultivate a mental posture of dominion, service, and gratitude, and watch the outer environment respond as if blessed for your sake.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume the feeling: I am the overseer of my inner house, and all that I have is under my control; the outer world now reflects that blessing.