Neville Goddard on Luke 8:49-56 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Luke 8 in context

Scripture Focus

49While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

50But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.

51And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.

52And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.

53And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

54And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.

55And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.

56And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.

Luke 8:49-56

Biblical Context

Jesus tells the ruler not to fear but to believe. He enters the house, takes the maiden by the hand, and she rises.

Neville's Inner Vision

Consider the scene as a map of your inner state. The word dead is a belief of absence you have accepted as real. Fear not: believe only is the command to switch your attention from the outer story to the I AM that refuses to admit death. The house is your inner chamber where mourning is released; when the crowd is put out, you release old reactions that keep you from feeling life. Then you take the maiden by the hand and say, Maid, arise — and the life you are awakens inside you. Her spirit comes again; your consciousness is nourished and you are astonished at what you allowed to awaken. Do not tell the world about it yet, for this is between you and the Life that never left you. Your astonishment is the awakening of faith that life is now.

Practice This Now

Imaginative Act: In a quiet moment, assume the healed state as already present. Whisper Maid, arise to your inner consciousness and feel gratitude as life returns.