Inner Reign, Outer Joy
Psalms 96:10-12 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
Read Psalms 96 in context
Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
Basically, the psalm declares that the LORD reigns and the world is established, inviting all creation to rejoice in that order. It links divine kingship with justice and true worship.
Neville's Inner Vision
Your inner scripture here is the truth you claim in consciousness. When you say, The LORD reigns, you are not speaking of a distant rule but of the I AM ruling this very mind. You establish a state that cannot be moved by outer appearances, and the world shifts to reflect that certainty. The heavens rejoice and the earth is glad because your inner atmosphere has shifted into harmony: thoughts align with what you desire, feelings register as already accomplished, and actions proceed from assuredness. Justice becomes your inner judge, guiding decisions with fairness rather than fear. The fields, trees, and seas are symbolic of the abundant life in your imagination—every part of your experience responds to your assumed sovereignty. Remember: you are the governor of this inner kingdom; the outer world is only the mirror of your state. Rest in the knowing that your I AM reigns, and watch the whole creation echo that truth.
Practice This Now
Imaginative Act: Assume the reign of the LORD as your immediate state; declare 'The LORD reigns in me' and feel that certainty settling in your chest. Then imagine the heavens rejoicing, the earth glad, and every element responding as a mirror to your new state.
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