http://www.rbc.org/ http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/12/02/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/12/02/devotion.aspx It is a trap to presume that God wants to make us perfect specimens of what He can do— God’s purpose is to make us one with Himself. The emphasis of holiness movements tends to be that God is producing specimens of holiness to put in His museum. If you accept this concept of Oswald Chambers Thu, 02 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/12/01/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/12/01/devotion.aspx The moral law does not consider our weaknesses as human beings; in fact, it does not take into account our heredity or infirmities. It simply demands that we be absolutely moral. The moral law never changes, either for the highest of society or for the weakest in the world. It is enduring and Oswald Chambers Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/30/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/30/devotion.aspx The way we continually talk about our own inabilities is an insult to our Creator. To complain over our incompetence is to accuse God falsely of having overlooked us. Get into the habit of examining from God’s perspective those things that sound so humble to men. You will be amazed at how Oswald Chambers Tue, 30 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/29/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/29/devotion.aspx The holiness movements of today have none of the rugged reality of the New Testament about them. There is nothing about them that needs the death of Jesus Christ. All that is required is Oswald Chambers Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/28/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/28/devotion.aspx The gospel of the grace of God awakens an intense longing in human souls and an equally intense resentment, because the truth that it reveals is not palatable or easy to swallow. There is a certain pride in people that causes them to give and give, but to Oswald Chambers Sun, 28 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/27/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/27/devotion.aspx If I dwell on the Cross of Christ, I do not simply become inwardly devout and solely interested in my own holiness— I become strongly focused on Jesus Christ’s interests. Our Lord was not a recluse nor a fanatical holy man practicing self-denial. He did not physically cut Himself off from society, but He was Oswald Chambers Sat, 27 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/26/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/26/devotion.aspx If you want to know the power of God (that is, the resurrection life of Jesus) in your human flesh, you must dwell on the tragedy of God. Break away from your personal concern over your own spiritual condition, and with a completely open spirit consider the tragedy of God. Instantly Oswald Chambers Fri, 26 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/25/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/25/devotion.aspx When a person is newly born again, he seems inconsistent due to his unrelated emotions and the state of the external things or circumstances in his life. The apostle Paul had a strong and steady underlying consistency in his life. Consequently, he could let his external life change without Oswald Chambers Thu, 25 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/24/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/24/devotion.aspx This verse is a description of total reliance on God. Just as the eyes of a servant are riveted on his master, our eyes should be directed to and focused on God. This is how knowledge of His countenance is gained and how God reveals Himself to us (seeIsaiah 53:1  ). Our spiritual strength Oswald Chambers Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/23/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/23/devotion.aspx What we must beware of is not damage to our belief in God but damage to our Christian disposition or state of mind. "Take heed to your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously" ( Malachi 2:16  ). Our state of mind is powerful in its effects. It can be the enemy that penetrates Oswald Chambers Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/22/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/22/devotion.aspx Beware of allowing yourself to think that the shallow aspects of life are not ordained by God; they are ordained by Him equally as much as the profound. We sometimes refuse to be shallow, not out of our deep devotion to God but because we wish to impress other people with the Oswald Chambers Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/21/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/21/devotion.aspx The death of Jesus Christ is the fulfillment in history of the very mind and intent of God. There is no place for seeing Jesus Christ as a martyr. His death was not something that happened to Him— something that might have been prevented. His death was the very reason He came.Never build your Oswald Chambers Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/21/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/11/21/devotion.aspx The death of Jesus Christ is the fulfillment in history of the very mind and intent of God. There is no place for seeing Jesus Christ as a martyr. His death was not something that happened to Him— something that might have been prevented. His death was the very reason He came.Never build your RBC Ministries Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotions.aspx?id=2056 @/devotions.aspx?id=2056 The death of Jesus Christ is the fulfillment in history of the very mind and intent of God. There is no place for seeing Jesus Christ as a martyr. His death was not something that happened to Him— something that might have been prevented. His death was the very reason He came.Never build your Oswald Chambers Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT