Neville Goddard on Zechariah 4:5-6 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Zechariah 4 in context

Scripture Focus

5Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.

6Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.

Zechariah 4:5-6

Biblical Context

The angel tells Zerubbabel that success does not come from human strength or political power; instead, it comes from the Spirit of the Lord within.

Neville's Inner Vision

In this moment, Zerubbabel embodies your outward striving and plans. The message is not a denial of effort, but a turning of emphasis: real construction occurs when you align your inner state with the Spirit—the I AM that you are. Not by might, nor by power, but by the Spirit within means your outer results arise from the quality of awareness you cultivate. When you stop counting on force and begin counting on divine direction, you allow imagination to co-create with God. This Spirit is not distant; it is the daily, intimate consciousness that interprets every obstacle as an invitation to trust. Build from the inside out by settling into the truth that your desires are already present in awareness and will materialize as you persist in inner alignment. The ‘temple’ you build is your renewed state of consciousness, sustained by faith in the Spirit’s governing presence rather than personal effort. The verse invites you to rest in the certainty that you are always carried by God’s presence, not by your own strength.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes, repeat 'Not by might, nor by power, but by the Spirit within,' and imagine your goal already complete in your inner I AM; feel the guidance shaping every step you take.