As the 100th year of Oswald Chamber’s death is recognized this year (2017) Michelle Ule has presented us with an inspiring testimony of the life of Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Chambers, their daughter Kathleen and how the popular devotional book, My Utmost for His Highest came to be.

This is a wonderful biography about the woman behind the written works of Oswald Chambers.  Gertrude Annie Hobbs Chambers became affectionately known by all as “Biddy” Chambers.  It was a nickname that Oswald gave to her as a shortened version of the original name he gave her… Beloved Disciple.  Beloved Disciple became BD and then “Biddy.”

This book tells of Biddy’s childhood, her change of purpose (she originally wanted to be a secretary to the Prime Minister), how she met Oswald, how they came to be married, their time on the mission field and in ministry together, his death and how she took the words she had transcribed from all of his speaking events and turned them into My Utmost for His Highest along with many other books.

Many of his books are still in publication.  My Utmost for His Highest has never been out of publication since it’s original printing.  It is fascinating to see how God worked through her to bless the entire world in book form.  Her obedience to her call is quite humbling.  She lived her entire life for her Savior.

The story of her life is one of loving servitude to a heavenly Father and her beloved husband and daughter.  Her story shows how God orchestrated her purpose and provided for her throughout her life.  This is certainly a faith building book.  We certainly need to read more of these kinds of testimonies as Christians.  It is truly inspiring!

I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars rating.

Find out more about Michelle Ule here.

100 Years since the death of Oswald Chambers

Utmost.org

Michelle Ule has a great Pinterest page!

This book was provided free of charge by the Baker Publishing Group… Baker Books Division.  All they ask if for me to give an honest review of the book.  I highly recommend this one to all who strive to follow Christ.  It is such a beautiful story!

I have officially asked for a paper copy of My Utmost for His Highest for Christmas this year.  I cannot wait to read through it again after reading how it came to be.  You can now get the text in classic or updated for modern language version and it is available in many different languages.  I hope you seek it out for your 2018 reading devotional!