Inner Hospitality Genesis 43:24

Neville's Inner Vision

Notice how Joseph's steward (the man) acts as your inner governor, inviting you into the heart of your own awareness. The house is your I AM, the altar of consciousness. Water to wash the feet is the cleansing of old, worn-out thoughts and resentments that cling to you as you walk through daily life. Feet washing denotes humility and release; as you submit your momentum to the present I AM, you are renewed. The provender for the donkeys represents nourishment for the body's impulses and the burdens you carry. When the inner steward provides sustenance, you are not asked to carry your burdens alone, but to treat them with care, recognizing that even burdens require nourishment and attention from awareness. This scene is not outward ritual but an inner economy of hospitality: you welcome, cleanse, and sustenance into the center of your being, creating unity between your plans, your body, and your purpose. As you abide in that inner house, you discover that all travelers—past, present, and future beliefs—are given a place in your consciousness, and you will respond with loving provision rather than resistance.