Valiant Israel Within

Neville's Inner Vision

In Neville’s style, Edom and Seir symbolize stubborn inner states—resistance, fear, or closed-mindedness. Their being “a possession for his enemies” reflects moments when outer circumstances seem to take control due to an unawakened state of consciousness. Israel represents the inner I AM, the awakened self that can prevail by imagination. To “do valiantly” is a present capability of the I AM when you assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled: you align your inner scenery so that what you once called obstacles are merely images under your command. You do not wage war against conditions; you revise your state of mind until Edom and Seir are seen as conquered possessions of your own inner power. When you dwell in the I AM, the outer world naturally rearranges to reflect that inner dominion. Your imagination becomes the instrument by which apparent enemies become mere props in a drama you willingly rewrite from within.