Neville Goddard on Luke 2:25-38 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Luke 2 in context

Scripture Focus

25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

26And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

27And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

29Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

33And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

34And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

35(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

36And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

37And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Luke 2:25-38

Biblical Context

In Luke 2:25-38, Simeon, a devout man guided by the Spirit, holds the promised Christ and proclaims salvation as a light for all people. Anna, a lifelong temple-worshipper, confirms this redemption and bears witness to the inner awakening.

Neville's Inner Vision

Within your inner temple, Simeon is the quiet assured state that has matured under the Spirit's presence. The Spirit upon you signifies your awakened awareness, the assurance that you shall not depart this life until you have beheld the Christ within. When you bring the Christ child into the temple of your mind, you are recognizing your newborn consciousness the birth of light within. The blessing that you have salvation becomes the felt realization that you already stand in the very presence you seek. This Christ is not distant; he is the fulfillment prepared before all peoples, a light to illuminate you and your inner Israel. The line about the sword piercing your soul indicates the crucible through which beliefs are tested and revealed for what they are. Anna's steadfast devotion shows that daily, quiet worship and service prepared the field in you for this revelation.

Practice This Now

Imaginative_act: Sit quietly, close your eyes, and assume the state I AM the light within. Feel the Spirit's presence, bless the moment, and declare I am complete in peace.