Neville Goddard on Mark 9:35 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Mark 9 in context

Scripture Focus

35And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.

Mark 9:35

Biblical Context

This verse teaches that greatness is found in servanthood, not status. To be first, one must become last and serve everyone.

Neville's Inner Vision

Mark 9:35 appears as a call to shift consciousness. The word 'first' is a state of egoic desire that sets you apart from others. When I, the I AM, revise that impulse and choose the feeling of being last, I unlock the power of service as true leadership. In this inner stance, humility becomes strength, and unity replaces separation. I imagine myself listening, supporting, and blessing others, letting the sense of 'I' expand to include all. As this inner state settles, my actions align with service, and the world begins to reflect that gentler, inclusive reality. In practice, I rest in the awareness that true greatness is the fruit of willingness to serve, not the hunger for praise. This revision shifts the entire field of possibilities, turning every encounter into an opportunity to express love and acknowledgment for the whole.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and silently affirm, 'I am last; I am the servant of all.' Then, in the next hours, perform one small act of service without seeking praise, letting the inner shift of humility guide your choices.