Journey through sacred verses

These sacred verses are the inspiration for this poem.
(1) John 3.3 Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

(2) Luke 17:21 Jesus said, "for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you" in response to the Pharisees asking when the Kingdom of God will come.

(3) "Be Still and Know That I Am God” in Psalm 46:10 (God)

I was engrossed in what I believed to be a challenging brain teaser quiz when my sense of self, or ego, disappeared unexpectedly. At that moment, I lost the distinction between where I began and where I ended. Everything seemed to merge into one, and I became part of the interconnected whole. During this inexplicable state, the words "Be still and know that I am God" resonated deeply within me, making perfect sense. Before fully contemplating this profound experience, I heard, "The Kingdom of God is within you," which struck me as profoundly meaningful. Reflecting on these revelations, I encountered a third verse from the Bible: "Unless one is born again, one cannot enter into the Kingdom of God," which, once again, seemed to make perfect sense.

Following this transformative experience, a period of confusion set in as my ego gradually returned, but with a newfound understanding that it was merely a process within the brain. The belief in a separate and distinct self became an illusion. I realised there is no actual separation in the entire universe; everything is connected to a singular source, often called God. The ceaseless chatter of the ego serves to imprison us in the illusion of a separate self. There is nothing but God, and we all exist within the divine presence. Therefore, the wisdom of "Be still" beckons us to recognize the presence of God, the source within ourselves and all that exists.