Neville Goddard on Psalms 87:1-3 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Psalms 87 in context

Scripture Focus

1His foundation is in the holy mountains.

2The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.

Psalms 87:1-3

Biblical Context

Psalm 87:1–3 speaks of a divine foundation on holy mountains, Zion’s gates being beloved by the Lord, and glorious things spoken of the city of God. It invites an inward shift from external dwellings to an inner sanctuary.

Neville's Inner Vision

Within this psalm the outer geography becomes an inner map. The foundation is on the holy mountains, implying the unshakable base of your consciousness, the elevated state from which all experiences arise. The LORD loves the gates of Zion, teaching that the transitions between states—those openings of awareness—are cherished by the I Am. Zion is not a place separate from you but the living city within where life is governed by divine law. Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God, is the soul’s testimony about its ongoing realization when resting in this awareness. If you cling to external structures, you miss the door; if you yield to the inner order, you discover you are the citadel, the city where God dwells. In Neville’s terms, you are not seeking God outside you; you are waking to your own God-consciousness—the I AM that breathes life into every moment. Begin by assuming this state now, and let the inner Zion rewrite what you deem real.

Practice This Now

Assume the city of God is already established within you. Sit quietly, say 'I am the city of God,' and feel the foundation of consciousness solidify as you revise any sense of lack.