Inner Sabbath of Leviticus
Leviticus 23:32 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Leviticus 23 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
Leviticus 23:32 speaks of a Sabbath of rest and a time to afflict the soul, observed from evening to evening as a sacred cycle. It invites turning away from constant activity toward inner stillness.
Neville's Inner Vision
In Neville’s light, the Sabbath is not a calendar day but a state of consciousness. To afflict your souls is to loosen the grip of the ego and return attention to the I AM that feels, knows, and creates. The “ninth day” marks a decisive moment, yet the inner moment is now, in the ongoing flow of awareness. When you stop seeking life in outward events and dwell in the inner center, appearances rearrange to reflect your state. Each thought of lack or judgment signals you to rest there: close your eyes, breathe, and declare, “I am resting in the I AM,” allowing the imagined scene of your life to align with that inner rest. The phrase “even unto even” becomes a continuous practice of immersion in conscious life—the true Sabbath of being.
Practice This Now
Set a five-minute pause when restlessness arises. Close your eyes, breathe, and affirm, "I am the rest of God now," feeling the stillness extend until the next moment.
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