Neville Goddard on Isaiah 26:8-9 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Isaiah 26 in context

Scripture Focus

8Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.

9With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

Isaiah 26:8-9

Biblical Context

Verse 26:8-9 speaks of waiting on the Lord's judgments and a longing for God's name and remembrance. It also shows the soul seeking God by night and desiring Him early, with the promise that inner judgments teach righteousness to the world.

Neville's Inner Vision

Beloved, Isaiah is speaking to your inner consciousness: wait on the I AM until the mind aligns with divine order. The 'desire of our soul' for Thy name and remembrance is not a demand for the outside world, but the inward pledge to identify with the remembrance of God as your permanent state. The night hour—'with my soul have I desired Thee in the night'—reveals that your commitment persists in darkness, for the real day begins with the recognition that God is present. 'With my spirit within me I will seek Thee early' invites you to begin each moment by assuming the state of remembrance, to seek the Lord in your inner self before outward activity. When Thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness—meaning that as you hold this inner order, your outer sphere reflects righteous behavior and clear discernment. The world does not change first; you change the inner atmosphere, and then perception follows. Your task is to dwell as the remembered one, letting the I AM govern your thoughts, feelings, and choices, trusting that this inner order awakens righteousness in every encounter.

Practice This Now

Imaginative act: Close your eyes and declare, 'I AM the remembrance of God; I dwell in Thy name.' Feel the presence steady within you, especially in the night hours, and carry this state into the day, imagining the world reflecting your inner righteousness.