Neville Goddard on Isaiah 31:4-5 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Isaiah 31 in context

Scripture Focus

4For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof.

5As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.

Isaiah 31:4-5

Biblical Context

The Lord promises powerful defense for Zion: a lion-like coming to fight and a bird-like protection that preserves Jerusalem.

Neville's Inner Vision

To me, the lion stands as the I AM within you, the unwavering awareness that no crowd of opinions can shake. When voices rise like shepherds, the roar of the Lord of hosts declares: I am here to fight for your Zion—the center of your being. This is not metaphor only; it is a law of consciousness: when you identify with the I AM, fear and noise lose power, and the inner hill is defended. The birds are the light, swift movements of mind that preserve Jerusalem by redirecting attention and sealing your state of being. As you dwell in this awareness, protection becomes your habitual atmosphere—delivery and preservation unfold as you remain steadfast in your inner camp. The practice is simple: assume this state of defense, revise any anxious scene to reflect safety, and feel it real that God is with you in your consciousness.

Practice This Now

Imaginative act: Close your eyes, repeat 'I AM defense for my Jerusalem' and feel it real. Envision a mighty lion stepping into your mind and roaring calm into the chaos, while swift birds circle to shield, preserve, and deliver your inner city.