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Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on January 21, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Remember what you are saved for–that the Son of God might be manifested in your mortal flesh.

From Ephesians 1:18: “So that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may perceive what is the hope to which He has called you, what are the riches of His glorious inheritance among the saints.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Samuel Rutherford Quote

Posted on January 17, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

They lose nothing who gain Christ.

From Mark 9:34-35: “But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, ‘Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.'”

Samuel Rutherford (1600-1661) was a Scottish pastor and Christian theologian.

Righteousness Through Faith

Posted on January 14, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Romans 3:20: “For no human will be justified before Him by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.”

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Falling far short

With Father’s law

Darkness of sin

Man’s many flaws

False righteousness

Enemy seeks

Transgressions breathe

Judgment shall speak

Condemnation

Actions deserved

Love intervenes

Mercy preserved

Empty works fade

Grace filled with love

Sin meets Savior

Called from above

Calvary bleeds

Empty tomb’s light

Redemption saves

Heaven’s hope bright

Righteousness found

In Christ, our Lord

Through faith, not works

By His accord

From Romans 3:27-28: “Then what becomes of boasting? It is excluded. Through what kind of law? That of works? No, rather through the law of faith. For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.”

Nicky Gumbel Quote

Posted on January 14, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Sometimes God calms the storm. Sometimes He lets the storm rage and He calms you.

From Proverbs 10:24-25: “What the wicked dread will come upon them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. When the tempest passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are established forever.”

Nicky Gumbel (born 1955) is an English-born Anglican pastor and Christian author.

Beloved Shepherd (Elfchen Series #185)

Posted on January 12, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Stability

Eyes

Always scanning

Shepherd leading home

Faith’s blessed green pastures

Hope

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Tranquility

Ears

Listening closely

Shepherd gathers each

Faith’s blessed still waters

Peace

Eternity

Shepherd

Resurrection’s light

Rescued from darkness

Follow to be saved

Jesus

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Saint Augustine Quote

Posted on January 12, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.

From 1 Peter 1:8-9: “Although you have not seen Him, you love Him, and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

Total Understanding

Posted on January 10, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Matthew 4:17: “From that time Jesus began to proclaim, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'”

God in human form

Born among earthly means

Humble beginnings

Filled with divine genes

Heavenly Father

Grace bears truth from above

Now sharing His Son

Everlasting love

Son of Man matures

Earthly feelings endured

Weary and pain-filled

Faith’s message assured

Ministry waiting

Guided by Father’s Word

Mercy feeds hunger

Christ’s path, undeterred

Stormy seas vanquished

Even Savior needs rest

Waters flow with peace

He passes each test

Emotions in check

Total understanding

Son of God prevails

His love commanding

From Matthew 11:28: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on January 10, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Someday we will stand before God. We will need a living Redeemer, whose nail-pierced hands hold our salvation.

From Galatians 3:13-14: “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’—in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the gentiles, so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author. With a long career in pastoral ministry and authorship of over 70 books, he has become one of America’s most valued Christian teachers.

Monday Memories: God Walks Ahead

Posted on January 8, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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From the words of Moses

Don’t fear, be unafraid

Our Lord will fight for us

Standing firm, comes His aid

Protecting evermore

God stands everlasting

Delivers from bondage

His love, full and lasting

Sending His Son to earth

Jesus’ footprints cry out

Step in line, follow me

His peace reigns, without doubt

Crying out to our Lord

Consumed by life’s furnace

Covered by eagles’ wings

Follow Him with sureness

Darkened tomb found empty

Jesus overcoming death

Knowing God’s in control

Stay faithful, with each breath

Father always with us

Never forsaking us

His hope, comforting us

Walking ahead of us

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From Exodus 14:13-14: “But Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the Lord will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to keep still.'”

Originally published April, 2020.

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on January 8, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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If I am in the habit of steadily facing myself with God, my conscience will always introduce God’s perfect law and indicate what I should do.

From Acts 24:16: “Therefore I do my best always to have a clear conscience toward God and all people.”

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Tranquility

Eternity

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