Inner Obedience, Outer Consequences
Jeremiah 42:20-22 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Jeremiah 42 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
The passage shows the people speaking of prayer and obedience, yet hiding disobedience in their hearts. They promise to do what God says, but their inner action does not match their words, leading to serious consequences.
Neville's Inner Vision
Jeremiah's words speak to the inner condition you wear as you seek guidance while withholding your consent. You say, 'Pray for us' to the Lord your God, and you insist on a declaration of obedience, but your heart dissembles. In Neville's practice, this is a vivid picture of two states coexisting: the outer petition and the inner refusal to be governed by the Lord within. The voice of God is always present as the I AM—right now, within your chest, whispering, 'Be still and know that I am God in you.' When you act as if you will obey only after a favorable external message, you create a split; the inner movement never aligns with the spoken command, so the outer world must mirror that dissonance: doom, scarcity, and danger in the place you imagine to go. The healing is simple: decide in this moment to be governed by the inner command; revise the petition to 'I Am obedient to the voice within me' and feel that alignment as your dominant sensation. Let the 'I AM' be your every choice and you will see the path instantly shift to one of true obedience and security.
Practice This Now
Close your eyes, place a hand on your heart, and affirm: I am obedient to the voice within me now. Imagine the inner command fully governing your next action, and feel the external world align with that state of consciousness.
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