Inner Betrayal, Inner Trust

Neville's Inner Vision

Viewed through the I AM, this verse does not reveal a mere historical betrayal, but a revelation of inner states. The familiar friend is a symbol of a consciousness with whom you have shared nourishment and trust—your own beliefs, expectations, and self-image. When that inner partner 'lifts up his heel,' it is the moment your mind discovers a resistance, a doubt, or a habitual judgment that tries to undercut your sense of security. Yet the I AM remains untouched, the same yesterday, today, and forever. What seems to be a knife from another arises as a signal from your own imagination, inviting you to revise the scene rather than to condemn the other. By acknowledging that every outward appearance is a projection of your inner life, you can heal by affirming that you are one with God, and that no seeming betrayal can alter the truth of your being. When you dwell in that awareness, the world begins to reconfigure to reflect your new state of trust.