Shielded By Inner Vision
Psalms 91:7-8 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Psalms 91 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
The passage describes extreme danger around the faithful, yet says it will not harm them; they may observe the fate of the wicked, but remain untouched in their own dwelling.
Neville's Inner Vision
At the core, these verses describe the arena of your own consciousness. The 'thousand' and 'ten thousand' are not others’ misfortunes but the storms of fear and doubt that your false self imagines when you forget who you are. When you identify with the I AM—the steadfast awareness that you are, here and now—the external world becomes a mirror and a stage for your revision. The line 'it shall not come nigh thee' says that no claim of danger can reach the sense of self that dwells in peace. The call to behold the reward of the wicked 'only with thine eyes' invites you to observe events as an observer in your own mind, not as a victim in a crowded theatre. By inwardly tending to the truth of your unity with God, you neutralize appearances and allow right order to emerge from within. The psalmist invites you to test your inner state: where your attention dwells, there your world will take form; guard your consciousness and allow protection to reveal itself as your natural condition.
Practice This Now
Close your eyes and declare, 'I AM that which is safe and watched over; no harm can come near my dwelling,' and feel the certainty in your chest. Then revise any fear by picturing yourself observing worldly events from a distant vantage point, seeing others stumble while you remain calm and intact.
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