The Quill and Me—Devotional Blog•Oswald Chambers Reflections

The Quill and Me—Devotional Blog•Oswald Chambers Reflections   Today's Devotional • Back to Home Page Aug 5 Today's Reading: My Utmost for His Highest Luke 18:31, 34 " '. . . and all things that are written by the prophets  concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished.'  . . . But they understood none of these things . . ." Trust in God's Hidden Purpose Learning to Rest in What God Has Not Explained We could look at Jesus Christ's life from man's viewpoint and think it was an absolute disaster. God called Jesus to His purpose and Jesus called His disciples—and led them to a place which broke their hearts—His death on the cross.  It seemed that Jesus' life was a complete failure because He died so young and never built anything, opened a school, or established a healing ministry here on earth. As far as man could see— Jesus was just a good teacher, and the headlines might read: "teacher dies a tragic death at age 33." But from God...

The Quill and Me—Devotional Blog•Oswald Chambers Reflections   Today's Devotional • Back to Home Page Aug 3 Today's Reading: My Utmost for His Highest Luke 18:31 "He . . . said to them, 'Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem . . .' " The Unseen Purpose of God Chambers' Title: The Compelling Purpose of God "We have not yet understood all there is to know of the compelling purpose of God." Jesus sought to do the Father's will the entire time He walked on this earth. He was determined to go to Jerusalem. The culmination of His life's purpose was reached in Jerusalem.  When God calls us we have no idea what His purpose is, we just know what the assignment is.  The purpose behind our calling may never be made known to us. For example, I am called to write reflections on Chambers' work as I read  My Utmost for His Highest . This book was published in 1927; I bought it in the 1990's; and I am only now, in 2026, receiving its fullness. Ch...

The Quill and Me—Devotional Blog•Oswald Chambers Reflections  Today's Devotional • Back to Home Page Jun 26  Today's Reading: A Three-Part Series  Jeremiah 29:11  "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."  This devotional journey is made of three connected messages: • God’s Peace for the Anxious Heart • God’s Purpose for Your Life • God’s Strength for the Weary Soul Together, they form a gentle path — moving from God's peace, to His purpose, to His strength. Each message is written from lived experience and the leading of the Holy Spirit. If your heart is anxious, searching, or tired, may these words guide you back to the One who sees you, knows you, and walks with you. Peace for your heart. Purpose for your life. Strength for your journey. All found in Him . God's Purpose for Your Life Have you ever wondered if God has a purpose for your life?  Well, He does....

The Quill and Me—Devotional Blog•Oswald Chambers Reflections   Today's Devotional • Back to Home Page   Jun 13 Today's Reading: My Utmost for His Highest  Psalm 139:16  "All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be."   This devotional is a direct answer to Chambers' June 13 devotional...  based on Luke 18:22, "...come, follow Me" A Testimonial Devotional with Scripture Reflection The Unfolding  There are moments in life when God lets us look back and finally see   what we could not understand when we were living it. The other day, He brought me all the way back to a playground when I was seven years old — a little girl who should not have survived what happened there, yet somehow did. For years I thought I was forgotten that day. But now I see the truth: He saved me then… for today. Not just to keep me alive, but to keep unfolding the story He had already written. "The Lord will keep your life… from ...

Daily Bible Verse Acts 26:16 (NLT) "Now stand up! For I have appeared to you to appoint you as my servant and my witness. You are to tell the world about this experience and about other times I will appear to you." There are moments in Scripture when God’s call is so clear, so arresting, that it rearranges a life in an instant. Paul’s encounter on the Damascus road was one of those moments. But what strikes me most is not the drama of the encounter - it’s the purpose that followed. Jesus didn’t give Paul a list of things to do or a mapped out ministry. He gave him...Himself. “I have appeared to you for this purpose…” Those words are not just historical; they are deeply personal. They remind us that God’s call is never abstract. It is always rooted in relationship. Paul wasn’t captured by a cause—he was captured by Christ. His entire life became oriented around a Person, not a project. Chambers presses this truth into our hearts. When we are born again, we receive glimpses - s...

About This Ministry I write from a life that has known pain, loss, and difficult seasons. The Quill and Me exists because God meets us in those places with steady mercy. This ministry offers simple, scripture‑rooted encouragement for anyone walking through hardship or seeking a closer relationship with Jesus. What This Space Is This space is centered on Jesus and the daily walk of faith. I share scripture, short prayers, and honest reflections from real life. Each post is written to meet you where you are and to point you toward the faithfulness of God. The language is simple and clear because grace is not complicated. Why I Write My own healing has changed the way I live and the way I write. What once served my own plans now serves God’s purposes. I write to remind you that God is present in every season and that His care is steady and trustworthy. This is not about religion; it is about a living relationship with Jesus.   May God bless all who enter here, ~ Quil  Share God w...