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"My Utmost For His Highest" by Oswald Chambers is the best daily devotion ever written. If I were ever on a desert island, I would want to have my King James Bible and "My Utmost For His Highest" to read. Oswald Chambers has so much depth and understanding of the Scriptures. Chambers was one of the greatest teachers that the Lord gave to this sin-sick world. This is one of the most important Christian books ever written.

My Utmost for His Highest is the granddaddy of 20th century devotional books. I remember seeing a copy of Oswald Chambers' book on my dad's bookshelf, and I was given a copy of book in 1979 by my Sunday school teacher and Bible study group leader when I was a senior in high school attending a Bible church. It would make a great gift for any Christian you know who is looking to spend more time with God in His Word every day.

It is still a perennial favorite among Christian devotional books, and I think there are a number of reasons for this. First, Chambers wrote in a simple format: one verse from the Bible, followed by one page of devotional writing. This simple format makes My Utmost for His Highest very easy to use and to keep up with. The second reason this book continues to be a favorite is that Chambers writes simply, forcefully, and practically. There is also a directness and power in Chambers' words that touches his readers.

For these reasons, My Utmost for His Highest has become a classic. Anything that encourages people to read their Bibles, reflect on God's Word, and attempt to live by it is a very good thing. However, such devotional books are, ultimately, very limited. Scripture is meant to be read in its entire context, and not chopped up into single verses. Reading My Utmost for His Highest has benefited me, but as I've gotten older it always leaves me wanting something that goes more deeply and broadly into Scripture.

Having said all this, I'm truly thankful that Chambers doesn't sugarcoat the Christian life but clearly communicates that it is a difficult one. For the kind of simple, daily devotional that it is, My Utmost for His Highest will always remain a classic.

For me this is the best book next to the Bible. It is rich and deep and will challenge you to live better than you are right now.

Why say that? Very simple, the title itself tells any prospective reader that the book is about God. Open it to any page and Oswald will point you towards Jesus.

Tony

This is the most popular devotional in the world. Oswald Chambers reveals what God really means and how He wants us to live our lives.
I have been reading it daily for over 20 years and get something new from it every time. Next to the Bible, it has been the most informaive book I have had the pleasure of owning. His wordage may be a bit difficult to grasp at first reading, but it is astounding when you put the effort into unlocking the truth he is revealing.