The mysterious vision recorded in Ezekiel 1 has long captivated mystics and visionaries. Ezekiel describes a whirlwind, living creatures with four faces, wings, wheels within wheels, and ultimately, a man enthroned above them all. Far from fantasy, this vision—viewed through the lens of Neville Goddard’s teachings—is a stunning symbolic map of Christ-consciousness, the power of divine imagination, and a prophetic precursor to the Gospels.
Ezekiel’s Vision as a Prototype of Christ’s Revelation
Ezekiel’s vision serves as a prototype for the full revelation of Jesus in the New Testament. In it, we see the Christ-consciousness being partially revealed—a vision of divine imagination that will later manifest fully in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. This early glimpse of divine truth and inner transformation is the first stirring of the new covenant that will later be fully realized through Jesus in the Gospels. Ezekiel’s four faces foreshadow the fourfold witness of Christ in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and even deeper, they reveal the facets of 4D consciousness: the realm in which imagination is the true creative power.
The Whirlwind: The Dynamic Force of Imagination
“And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself…”
(Ezekiel 1:4)
Neville taught that creation begins with a stirring in consciousness—a movement within. The whirlwind is not chaos; it's the dynamic force of imagination. Just as God breathed life into Adam, this wind is the breath of inspiration, the inner stirring before manifestation. It symbolizes the awakening of I AM, the entrance into 4D consciousness where we mold reality from within.
The Four Faces: Identity and Transformation
“Each had the face of a man… a lion… an ox… and an eagle.”
(Ezekiel 1:10)
The four faces in Ezekiel’s vision represent much more than physical forms. They symbolize identity and the transformation of consciousness. These faces represent evolving aspects of divine imagination, each one unfolding through the course of our journey to manifest the Christ within.
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The Face of a Man: Represents the thinking mind and intellectual reasoning. This face symbolizes the imaginative ability to form ideas and conceptualize reality.
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The Face of a Lion: Represents boldness and courage. The lion symbolizes faith to step into the unknown and claim the new identity you desire.
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The Face of an Ox: Symbolizes endurance and the persistent emotional investment needed to assume your desired reality.
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The Face of an Eagle: Represents vision and the ability to see beyond the material world, gaining a higher perspective on your circumstances and the world around you.
These faces are not just external forms; they represent internal transformations within you. As you move through the stages of awakening, the Christ-consciousness is revealed, and you discover the power of your imagination.
The Wings: Elevation Through Inspired Imagination
“Their wings were stretched upward… two wings of each were joined to another, and two covered their bodies.”
(Ezekiel 1:11)
The wings represent the ascent of consciousness, elevated by the power of imagination. Neville often taught that to manifest change, you must assume the wish fulfilled—entering the feeling of your desired state. The wings in Ezekiel’s vision reflect the flight into higher consciousness. When the wings touch each other, they signify unity; when they cover the body, they signify the hidden power within us all.
The Wheels Within Wheels: Movement Guided by Spirit
“Their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel… and when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them.”
(Ezekiel 1:16, 19)
The wheels symbolize the mechanics of manifestation. Neville taught that the outer world responds to the inner assumptions you hold. These interlocking wheels represent the law of assumption, the unseen forces working in tandem to manifest reality. Just as the spirit of the creatures is in the wheels, your belief drives the movement of your reality.
The Man on the Throne: The Divine Imagination Enthroned
“And upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it.”
(Ezekiel 1:26)
The man on the throne is the crowning revelation: this figure is not an external deity—it is the divine imagination seated within you. Neville taught:
“Man is all imagination, and God is man.”
This vision reminds us that the Christ within is seated in dominion over our lives. The I AM is the essence of God expressing through your ability to imagine, feel, and assume. The entire vision leads us to this truth: you are the throne upon which divine consciousness sits.
The Tetragrammaton: The Fourfold Creative Name of God
The sacred name YHWH (יהוה) follows the same fourfold pattern seen in Ezekiel’s vision:
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Yod (י) – The spark of idea (eagle/vision).
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He (ה) – The formation in mind (man/reason).
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Vav (ו) – Emotional connection (ox/feeling).
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He (ה) – Manifestation (lion/action).
Neville taught that by understanding this divine structure, you unlock the mystery of creation itself. This same sequence appears in Ezekiel’s vision, in the four Gospels, and in the process of manifestation within your own life.
Conclusion: Ezekiel’s Vision as a Herald of the Christ to Come
Ezekiel’s vision is not mythology; it is mystical psychology. It is a prophetic map of divine imagination, a precursor to the full revelation of Christ as it will unfold in the New Testament.
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The whirlwind stirs your creative power.
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The four faces reveal the fullness of your inner Christ.
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The wings lift you into assumed states.
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The wheels turn reality according to belief.
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The man on the throne reminds you: You are the living presence of God’s imagination.
When you awaken to this truth, Ezekiel’s vision becomes a mirror. The four-faced creature is not something you see—it is something you are. Ezekiel’s vision is a prototype, an epic herald, announcing the coming of Christ-consciousness and the internal awakening that will be fully realized in the life of Jesus, as recorded in the Gospels. This vision, as interpreted through Neville’s teachings, offers you the keys to manifesting the divine within.
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