Devotional Week!
Five Classic Devotionals for AR Readers
We're launching Devotional Week! Each day, we'll share a concise review of a classic devotional. Also, we're looking for Apostolic-authored devotionals for a dedicated Apostolic Devotional Week. If you know of any, please message us.
Devotionals have long been a cherished part of Christian faith, with timeless classics providing deep spiritual insights, heartfelt inspiration, and practical guidance. They offer busy Christians a way to weave meaningful reading into their spiritual lives. While not a substitute for Scripture, they serve as a valuable supplement. Here’s the first of five classic devotionals we believe every Apostolic reader should have in their library.
Tip: Digital devotionals are ideal for reading during short moments of downtime.
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST by Oswald Chambers (1927)
“My Utmost for His Highest,” is one of the most popular devotionals of all time, with over 13 million copies sold worldwide and translations in 39 languages.[1] Technically Oswald Chambers didn’t write it – his wife, Biddy compiled it after his death from her detailed sermon notes.[2] Here’s a shout out to the power of taking notes. Biddy’s compilation provides the reader with a variety of reflections on living for Christ, exploring themes like spiritual discipline, discipleship, holiness, prayer, service, and mission.
Notable Quote:
“As Christian disciples, worldliness isn’t our snare; sin isn’t our snare. Our snare—the thing that threatens to entrap us—is a lack of spiritual discipline. If we are spiritually undisciplined, we shamelessly strive to fit in with the religious age we live in, drawn by the lure of spiritual “success.”
Why it’s Great: Chambers’ direct, thought-provoking style and emphasis on absolute devotion to Christ will resonate with Apostolics. It’s brevity and depth make it ideal for daily reading.
Why it’s a Classic: It’s been in print for nearly a century, and it remains one of the most popular devotionals, it is continuously updated for modern readers.
Where to Purchase: A free edition is available at utmost.org. The Kindle version can be found here My Utmost Kindle. A print edition is available here My Utmost Print.
[2] Ibid.