The story of Esther demonstrates the Law of Assumption in action. Neville Goddard teaches that manifestation occurs when we assume the state of our desire as already real ('one flesh') and act from that state until it is reflected in our external life. In this story, each character represents a part of this inner process.
The King – The Dominant Aspect of Self
Like Saul, King Ahasuerus represents a longstanding, dominant aspect of consciousness—the ruling self that determines the conditions of your life. He does not need to be forced or manipulated; he naturally responds when the receptive mind aligns fully with the desired state. The king reflects the part of consciousness that governs reality, which shifts when Esther, the receptive mind, embodies the new assumption.
Esther – The Receptive Mind
Esther, meaning 'star', represents the mind being shaped by the I AM, the awareness of self introduced early in Genesis. She is initially unformed but receptive, capable of aligning with her assumed identity. By assuming the identity of queen, she embodies the desired state fully, allowing her inner alignment to influence the dominant self (the king) naturally.
Her boldness in approaching the king without being summoned illustrates the Law of Assumption principle: manifestation occurs through living and acting from the assumed state, not by forcing external circumstances. Because she is internally aligned, her presence alone reshapes the dominant consciousness.
Mordecai – The Subtle Inner Guide
Mordecai, Esther’s cousin, represents a lesser, quieter aspect of mind—the inner guidance that subtly shapes the receptive mind - the woman. He helps Esther develop psychologically, aligning the feminine, abstract aspect of consciousness (the “woman” in Genesis 2:23) with the I AM. His counsel prepares her to fully embody the assumed state.
By advising Esther to conceal her identity, Mordecai reflects Neville’s teaching that desires should remain within your imagination until firmly established in consciousness, allowing inner alignment to mature before it manifests externally.
Queen Vashti – The Old State
Queen Vashti represents the old state of consciousness—the limiting beliefs or fears that resist change. Her refusal to appear before the king illustrates the necessity of releasing old identities that conflict with the new assumption. Just as Vashti is deposed, we must let go of outdated aspects of ourselves to fully embody the assumed state.
Haman – External Opposition
Haman represents external doubts, fears, or circumstances that appear to block your assumptions. His eventual downfall demonstrates that persistent alignment with your assumed state overcomes all external resistance. Once you remain firm in your assumption, the external world must conform to the state you have already assumed internally.
Conclusion – Alignment Precedes Manifestation
Esther’s story illustrates the Law of Assumption clearly:
- The I AM shapes the receptive mind.
- Esther, aligned with the I AM, embodies the assumed state and naturally influences the dominant consciousness (the king).
- Mordecai quietly supports the process, shaping Esther until she fully reflects the assumed identity.
- Vashti and Haman represent old consciousness and external opposition, which are neutralised by persistence in the assumed state.
Manifestation is not about forcing the external world. It occurs when the mind embodies the end state, allowing dominant consciousness to respond naturally. Esther shows that when the receptive mind is properly aligned, reality follows.