Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

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.”

**Photo by Maruxa Lomoljo Koren on** Pexels.com

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.”

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

**Photo by Gotta Be Worth It on Pexels.com**

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

**Photo by Elias Tigise**r on **Pexels.com**

Saint Augustine Quote

Posted on January 12, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

**Photo by Gift Habeshaw on** **Pexels.com**

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

**Photo by Alem Su00e1nchez on** **Pexels.com**

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.

Guiding Star

Posted on January 7, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Matthew 2:10-12: “When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and they knelt down and paid Him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”

Guiding star rises above

Magi journey on in peace

Leading toward Bethlehem

Seeking King, faith’s centerpiece

Destined to shepherd with love

Worshipping Almighty God

Heralded to spread righteousness

Unmasking evil’s façade

Bearing gifts, rejoicing praise

All fitting of promised King

Bending knees at sight of child

Adoring this wondrous thing

Overwhelmed with lasting joy

Seeing both mother and child

Offered gold, frankincense, myrrh

Exchanging peace, reconciled

With lyrics crafted by noted English hymnwriter, William Chatterton Dix, “As with Gladness Men of Old” offers a marvelous image of the Epiphany message. Dix is best-remembered for writing the lyrics to “What Child is This?”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on January 3, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

**Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels.com**

Divine love can’t be fully comprehended by the human mind, but it can nonetheless be ours through faith in Jesus Christ.

From 1 John 4:14-15: “And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent His Son as the Savior of the world. God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God.”

Moments with Our King (Elfchen Series #183)

Posted on December 29, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Assembling

Guiding

Toward home

No longer lost

Shepherd gathers faith’s flock

Believers

**Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com**

Welcoming

Loving

Savior Jesus

Faith’s solid rock

Cornerstone of God’s family

Children

Dispatching

Calling

Each witness

Walking with Jesus

Sharing faith’s Good News

Disciples

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Stability

Tranquility

Eternity

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Assembling

Welcoming

Dispatching

Share this: