Inner Secrecy of the Christ
Matthew 16:20 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Matthew 16 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
Jesus commands his disciples to tell no man he is the Christ. This hints at a deeper inner process of realization rather than outward demonstration.
Neville's Inner Vision
Think of the Christ as the I AM within you, not a distant title but your living reality. The command to tell no man is a gentle discipline: permit the inner realization to ripen before seeking outward acknowledgement. The Christ in you does not seek validation from the crowd; it simply is, and consciousness transforms the outer scene in its own timing. When you hold the inner state—'I am the Christ now'—you align with divine timing, letting outward appearances respond to that certainty rather than to your words. Do not hurry to prove, but dwell in the conviction until it governs your thoughts, feelings, and actions. The mission then arises from an inner witness that has already altered your sense of separation; the outward world becomes a mirror of the acknowledged I AM. In this way, secrecy becomes awakened patience, obedience to the inner movement, and a radiant preparation for the day when the world finally recognizes the truth you already are.
Practice This Now
Close your eyes, place your hand on your chest, and silently declare 'I am the Christ, the I AM now.' Feel that state saturate your being until the sense of separation dissolves and you live from that inner truth today.
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