Neville Goddard on Matthew 3:16 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Matthew 3 in context

Scripture Focus

16And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

Matthew 3:16

Biblical Context

Jesus is baptized, the heavens open, and the Spirit descends like a dove, resting on him.

Neville's Inner Vision

Read as Neville would: The baptism shows you the moment when your I AM-consciousness is acknowledged and the noise of the old self is quieted. The waters symbolize the old state; the opening heavens symbolize the opportunity of new perception. The Spirit descending like a dove is not a bird external to you; it's your own state of peace — a gentle, swift assurance that you are seen and beloved. When you align with the conviction 'I AM', the dove settles on you, and you feel a lightness that dissolves resistance. Grace and favor descend into your field of perception, not by pleading but by recognizing that you already are God’s presence. Faith here is trust in your own inner authority, not in outer signs. As you practice, you become the witness to your own awakening, and what follows is a natural expression of inner reality in outer form.

Practice This Now

Sit in stillness, breathe deeply, and assume the feeling, 'I AM.' See the heavens opening in your mind and feel a dove-like calm rest upon you, confirming your divine nature.