Inner Harvest of Isaiah 17:1-6
Isaiah 17:1-6 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Isaiah 17 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
The oracle speaks of Damascus' ruin and a diminished glory for Jacob, followed by a harvest metaphor where only a few fruits remain.
Neville's Inner Vision
Damascus is the fixed belief in your mind, the city you think must endure. When that city is taken away from being a city, outer appearances collapse, revealing the truth of your inner state. The fortress and the kingdom dissolving signify the dethronement of fear, pride, and limitation by the I AM within. The remnant of Syria becoming like Israel’s glory points to a kernel of divine presence that survives when you release attachment to form. As Jacob’s glory grows lean, you are reminded that true security arises not from outward wealth but from a consciousness that remains abundant when appearances shift. The harvest imagery—gleaning in the valley, few berries at the branch tops—speaks to inward fruitfulness that can be harvested even in lean conditions. The inner kingdom is not at the mercy of Damascus; it is called forth by the I AM, which commands and gathers the harvest of awareness. This is a call to revise your outer scene by aligning with the inner reality that you are, I AM, and that presence is enough to yield life.
Practice This Now
Close your eyes and assume the feeling 'I AM is my only power.' See the ruined city dissolve and, within, notice a few ripe grapes at the top of the branches—your inward harvest ready to be gathered.
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