Rebuilding the Inner Walls
Nehemiah 3:16 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Nehemiah 3 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
The verse records Nehemiah continuing the physical repair, extending his work into the surrounding space. It signifies steadfast, practical discipline and the renewal of a personal domain.
Neville's Inner Vision
Within you, the I AM awakens a blueprint of renewal. Nehemiah’s work is not distant walls but a parable of the self’s own sector being repaired by steady choice. The 'half part of Bethzur' is your defined domain—present states and habits—into which the I AM extends order, not by force but by fidelity to belief. The 'sepulchres of David' are past limitations you carry; approaching them with a bold, steady hand, you refuse old fears to dictate your horizon. The 'pool that was made' stands for the cleansing water of awareness—an inner baptism refreshing motive and energy. By the time you reach 'the house of the mighty,' you sense inner power anchored in obedience to the higher will. This renewal is a daily act: a commitment to assume the end, rebuild your inner environment, and let covenant loyalty to your I AM shape outcomes in life.
Practice This Now
Imagine sitting quietly and declaring, 'I am the ruler of my inner territory; the walls are rebuilt.' See the landscape of your mind extend, the pool of renewal forming, and the house of the mighty standing firm as if the work is already done.
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