In the sacred architecture of Solomon’s Temple, two powerful symbols stand out: the cherubim and the pomegranates. While these may seem like ancient religious symbols, when viewed through the interpretation of Neville Goddard’s teachings, they take on a deep spiritual meaning, directly relating to the process of inner transformation and manifestation.
The Cherubim: Guardians of Divine Imagination
In the Temple, the cherubim were positioned over the Ark of the Covenant, their wings spread wide, protecting the sacred space. These beings, often depicted as angelic figures, were more than just guardians; they embodied the very presence of the Divine—a reminder of the holiness and sovereignty of God.
1 Kings 6:27 – “He placed the cherubim inside the inner room of the temple, and they spread their wings over the place of the ark, covering the ark and its carrying poles.”
Exodus 25:20 – “The cherubim shall spread their wings above, overshadowing the mercy seat with their wings.”
For Neville Goddard, the cherubim represent the imagination itself, especially the part of our imagination that protects, governs, and guides us. Just as the cherubim shielded the Ark, so too does imagination serve as the protector of our desires and intentions, ensuring that only those thoughts and visions that align with our higher purpose come to fruition.
When we tap into our imagination, we are engaging with the cherubim—those divine aspects of consciousness that guard our creative potential. They stand watch over our thoughts and guard the doorway to the inner world, where all manifestation begins. Neville frequently emphasised that our inner world is the realm of creation. In this sense, the cherubim are the spiritual guides that direct us to focus on the right desires, protect us from self-doubt, and remind us of our divine nature as creators.
The Power of "I AM" and Inner Awareness
To further understand the role of the cherubim, it is important to emphasise Neville Goddard’s teachings on the "I AM." The "I AM" is the key to unlocking our creative power, and it is through this self-awareness that we realise our capacity for creation. The cherubim, as protectors of the Ark (a symbol of divine will and imagination), represent the alignment of imagination with the “I AM.” This sacred awareness is what allows us to direct our thoughts and desires in line with our true creative potential.
The cherubim also symbolise the barrier that must be overcome to reconnect with our divine creative power. This is similar to the "fall" of Adam and Eve, which Neville interpreted as the loss of awareness of the power of imagination. The cherubim guarding the way back to the "Tree of Life" symbolise the need for us to regain conscious awareness of our ability to manifest through imagination.
Stillness and Devotion: The Inner State of Manifestation
There is a deeper reverence in the symbol of the cherubim. They do not move; they are still—reflecting the spiritual poise and holy stillness necessary for manifestation. This stillness is not passivity but divine rest—the complete confidence that what is imagined has already been created.
To stand with the cherubim in your own temple is to honour the sacred state of fulfilled desire. The imagination must be guarded—not by anxiety or effort, but by beauty, reverence, and unwavering fidelity. The cherubim teach us to hold that inner vision with the same awe and care that the high priest gave to the Holy of Holies.
The Breath of Life: God as Wind and Breath
In many religious and spiritual traditions, God is symbolised by the wind or breath, representing the unseen, powerful force that moves through all things. In Neville Goddard’s teachings, the wind is a metaphor for the infinite creative energy of God, constantly moving, creating, and shifting. Just as the wind cannot be seen, but its effects are evident, so too is the power of imagination invisible yet potent.
The cherubim’s wings, spread wide above the Ark, symbolise this very breath and wind of God. The wings are not merely decorative—they are functional. They harness the wind, guiding it, and directing it with purpose. Similarly, the imagination, represented by the cherubim, harnesses the creative power of the Divine—transforming the breath of God into tangible, visible creation.
The wings themselves serve as symbols of the connection between the inner and outer worlds. They allow the spiritual wind to flow freely, symbolising the creative power that moves from the invisible to the visible. The act of the cherubim spreading their wings over the Ark is an expression of the flow of divine energy, guiding the manifestation process.
Cherubim as the Frame of Sacred Imagination
Placed above the Ark—the mercy seat—they form the framework of reverence around your inner assumptions. The Ark held the law and the manna, but above it all hovered the cherubim, signifying that imagination rules all.
1 Kings 8:7 – “When the priests withdrew from the Holy Place, the cloud filled the temple of the Lord.”
(The cherubim were positioned above the Ark, forming a sacred connection between the material and spiritual realms.)
Just as the mercy seat was the place where God would commune, so the centre of your imagination—when protected by the cherubim—is the place where you meet your divine nature. In Neville’s view, to imagine boldly and lovingly is to commune with God.
Two Cherubim: The Law of Witness
The cherubim come in twos, representing the law of witness. Spiritually, they symbolise the inner and outer movement of imagination—assumption and expression, faith and fulfilment. They remind us that manifestation is not a single movement, but a cycle: the seed within, and the fruit without.
1 Kings 6:23-25 – “For the inner sanctuary he made a pair of cherubim of olive wood, each ten cubits high. One wing of the one cherub was five cubits, and the wing of the other cherub was five cubits.”
(Two cherubim guarding the sacred space, symbolising the dual process of manifestation: internal assumption and external manifestation.)
The Pomegranates: Seeds of Manifestation
The pomegranate was another prominent symbol in Solomon’s Temple, adorning the pillars and the veil. Its rich symbolism stems from the fruit’s many seeds—often seen as a representation of spiritual abundance, fertility, and the fruit of righteous living.
In Neville Goddard’s view, the pomegranate is a perfect metaphor for the seeds of imagination—the thoughts and visions we plant in our consciousness, which ultimately bear fruit in our lives. Just as a pomegranate is filled with seeds, so too is our imagination filled with countless ideas and desires, each of which has the potential to manifest into reality.
The act of focusing on a single desire, nurturing it, and allowing it to grow is akin to planting a seed in the fertile soil of our imagination. As Neville often taught, imagination is the creative power that brings the invisible into the visible. When we hold a mental image of our desired outcome with the feeling of already having it, we are like the pomegranate, full of potential and ready to manifest the fruit of our inner vision.
1 Kings 7:18-20 – “The capitals on the two pillars had pomegranates above them, as well as on the network around the capital. The pomegranates were for the two pillars; there were two rows of pomegranates on each network to cover the capitals on top of the pillars.”
The Sacred Union of Cherubim and Pomegranates: Divine Imagination in Action
When we combine the cherubim with the pomegranates, a deeper understanding emerges. The cherubim protect and guide our imagination, ensuring that we remain aligned with divine principles, while the pomegranates are the manifestation of those divine ideas brought to life.
In Neville Goddard’s teachings, these two symbols together represent the perfect union of inner protection and creative power. The cherubim remind us that our imagination is a sacred and potent force, worthy of reverence and careful attention. The pomegranates remind us that this force bears fruit—our dreams, desires, and manifestations—when nurtured and focused with belief.
Conclusion: Manifestation Through Divine Imagination
Solomon’s Temple, with its cherubim and pomegranates, paints a picture of how we can use the power of imagination to create a life filled with abundance and divine fulfilment. The cherubim act as our inner protectors, guiding us in our creative process, while the pomegranates remind us of the countless seeds of potential that lie within us.
For Neville Goddard, the message is clear: Imagination is the key to all creation, and we must guard it carefully. When we align our thoughts with the divine and focus on our desires as though they are already fulfilled, we activate the power of the cherubim and begin to bear the fruit of the pomegranates.
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