Inner Siege, Inner Mercy
Isaiah 13:18 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Isaiah 13 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
The verse describes a ruthless judgment that spares nothing, a force of destruction. In Neville's view, it's a symbol of a hardened inner state of mind that denies mercy.
Neville's Inner Vision
Let us interpret the line as a warning rather than a command. The bows and the merciless eye are the outward form of inward states that you entertain when you identify with fear, anger, or the desire to punish. When you dare to believe you are separate from the Source, you project a force that seems to dash the possible children of your mind—the new ideas, relationships, or circumstances you hope for. The 'fruit of the womb' stands for the birth of your intention in the world; if your consciousness is hardened, you will not spare it the harsh fate you fear. But you can reverse this by turning to the I AM—the awareness that never judges, only witnesses. In that inner territory, imagination creates reality, and you may choose to conceive mercy, protection, and growth for all that seeks to come forth. Hold to the feeling that you are the master of your inner army, and invite a gentler outcome. The external is a mirror; adjust the inner vision, and the outer becomes softer, more merciful, and truly alive.
Practice This Now
Imaginative Act: Sit quietly and revise a harsh judgment you hold about yourself or someone else. Repeat 'I AM the ruler of my inner state' until you feel the truth; then imagine mercy guiding the next outcome.
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