Consciousness On The Water
Matthew 14:28-29 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
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Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
Peter asks to come to Jesus on the water; Jesus says come, and Peter steps out of the boat and walks toward Him.
Neville's Inner Vision
Peter stands as a state of consciousness longing to experience the impossible. The invitation 'Come' is the I AM within, calling you to leave the boat of familiar belief and walk upon the sea of the present moment. When Peter steps forth, he demonstrates that the miraculous is a function of interior alignment — the outer scene simply follows the inner posture. The water and wind are not obstacles but symbols of thought and mood shaped by memory. As long as his attention rests on the inner Jesus, the reality of the situation becomes a visible expression of the I AM. Looked at from the right angle, walking on water is not a separate event but a fidelity to the inner presence that holds all things. Peter sinks only when fear displaces the awareness of the Presence; the cure is to return to the original act of faith: I AM; come; and you are here. By realizing that God is the I AM within you, you grant yourself permission to act from that certainty in the midst of any seeming waves.
Practice This Now
Imaginative act: Sit quietly, replay the scene, and feel yourself say 'I Am' as you step out of the boat toward the water. Hold that certainty for a count of five breaths, then continue your day acting from the belief that the inner Presence sustains you.
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