Quotes from Oswald Chambers

The creative power of redemption comes through the preaching of the gospel, but never because of the personality of the preacher. 

A disciple realizes that it is his Lord's honor that is at stake in his life, not his own honor.

When we become simply a promoter or a defender of a particular belief, something within us dies.

Patience is not the same as indifference; patience conveys the idea of someone who is tremendously strong and able to withstand all assaults. Having the vision of God is the source of patience because it gives us God's true and proper inspiration. Moses endured, not because of his devotion to his principles of what was right, nor because of his sense of duty to God, but because he had a vision of God.

it is written, 'Be holy, for I am holy.'" 1 Peter 1:16     We must continually remind ourselves of the purpose of life. We are not destined to happiness, nor to health, but to holiness.

He says, "If you want to be My disciple, you must give up your right to yourself to Me." And once this is done, the remainder of your life will exhibit nothing but the evidence of this surrender, and you never need to be concerned again with what the future may hold for you.

If the Spirit of God detects anything in you that is wrong, He does not ask you to put it right; He asks you to accept the light, and He will put it right.

My vision of God is dependent upon the condition of my character. My character determines whether or not truth can even be revealed to me.

To be surrendered to God is of more value than our personal holiness.

Never look for justice in this world, but never cease to give it.

The basis of prayer is not what it costs us, but what it costs God to enable us to pray.

Listen intently with your entire being until you hear the Bridegroom's voice in the life of another person. And never give any thought to what devastation, difficulties, or sickness it will bring. Just rejoice with godly excitement that His voice has been heard. You may often have to watch Jesus Christ wreck a life before He saves it (see Matthew 10:34).