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 The Uncut Diamond of "The One Thing"

This blogpost explores the power of undivided devotion in a world of endless distraction.

• The Concept: Many people try to polish a hundred stones at once, but the "Jewel of Wisdom" is finding the one thing that truly matters and giving it your full attention.
• The Scripture Foundation: "One thing have I desired of YAH, that will I seek after..." (Psalm 27:4)
• The Wisdom Nugget: Courage isn't found in having all the answers; it’s found in having a singular focus. When your "eye is single," your whole body is full of light. Wisdom is the ability to say "no" to a thousand good things so you can say "yes" to the one holy thing.

Introduction: Standing at the Edge of the Jordan

We all face moments where the landscape of our lives changes overnight. Like Joshua standing on the banks of the Jordan, the transition from where we were to where we are called to be can feel overwhelming. The shadows of uncertainty loom large, and the "shifting winds of culture" threaten to blow us off course.

But inspiration is not a fleeting emotion; it is a foundational choice. It is the decision to look away from the waves and toward the Rock. In this blogpost, we focus on the soulful confidence of Psalm 27 to find the strength to walk forward.

The Jewel of Singular Focus (The Diamond of Clarity)

In a world that profits from your distraction, the rarest "jewel" you can possess is a singular focus. King David did not ask for a thousand blessings or the destruction of every enemy in a single breath; he asked for one thing (Psalm 27:4). “One thing have I desired of YAH, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of YAH all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of YAH, and to enquire in His temple.” We often feel exhausted not because we are doing too much, but because we are focused on too little that actually matters. When you prioritize your devotion to the Creator above all else, your life gains the clarity of a diamond. A diamond is hard and unbreakable because its atoms are perfectly aligned. When your desires align with Divine Will, you become just as resilient. GOD will never leave you nor forsake you. He is guiding your steps while directing your path.

The Jewel of the Quiet Spirit (The Pearl of Great Price)

We often mistake noise for power and busyness for progress. However, the Prophet Isaiah reveals a deeper wisdom: "In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength" (Isaiah 30:15). Think of a pearl; it is formed in the hidden, quiet depths of the sea through patience and persistence. True wisdom is knowing that you don't need to shout to be heard by GOD, nor do you need to hurry to outrun your problems. Strength is the ability to remain still when the storm is raging, trusting that the foundation beneath you, the Rock of Israel, cannot be shaken. “GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1

The Jewel of Sacred Boundaries (The Setting of the Stone)

A gemstone without a setting is easily lost; a life without boundaries is easily wasted. In the Tanakh, we see that holiness is often defined by “separation;” setting things apart for a specific purpose. Wisdom is the "setting" that protects the jewel of your soul. By choosing life and blessing, you are choosing to set boundaries against the "enticement" of gossip, doubt, and compromise. Just as the gold holds the emerald in place, your character and your "undivided devotion" hold your life together when the world tries to pull you apart.

Additional "Gems" 

• The Emerald of Growth: True prosperity is not just in the hand, but in the soul. Like the "tree planted by the rivers of water" (Psalm 1:3), wisdom is staying connected to the Source (GOD) so that your leaf does not wither, even in a season of drought.
• The Ruby of Sacrifice: Wisdom understands that "the sacrifices of ELohim are a broken spirit" (Psalm 51:17). Humility is the courage to admit we need help, which is the exact moment Divine strength enters the room.
• The Sapphire of Truth: Truth is not subjective; it is the blue firmament of the heavens - constant and unchanging. Wisdom is aligning your life with the “compass" of the Commandments rather than the shifting winds of culture.
• The Onyx of Protection: "YAH is my shepherd; I shall not want" (Psalm 23:1). Wisdom is the realization that being guarded by the Almighty is better than any fortress man can build.

Conclusion: The Call to Step Forward

Joshua didn't wait for the river to dry up before he started walking; he stepped into the water, and then the way opened. Your "Jewels of Wisdom" are not meant to be locked away in a cabinet; they are meant to be worn as armor.

As you move into this week, do not be dismayed by the height of the mountains or the depth of the valleys. Be strong and of good courage. The same Presence that guided the Patriarchs is lighting your path today. Look up, fix your gaze on the "One Thing," and watch as the shadows retreat before the light of your undivided devotion.

GOD still loves you, Israel. The call remains the same: Choose Life, Choose Blessing, Choose Undivided Devotion. Repent, Return, and be free from the shadows of gross darkness.

I hope this blog post has been helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below. Shalom qodesh qadasheem - the “set apart ones.”