“Dec. 31… “Let the past rest, but let it rest in the sweet embrace of Christ. Leave the broken, irreversible past in His hands, and step out into the invincible future with Him.”

Scottish Baptist evangelist and teacher, early 20th century

Oswald Chambers was a Scottish Baptist evangelist and teacher of the early 20th century, associated with the Holiness Movement. He is best known for the daily devotional "My Utmost for His Highest." Chambers spent his life in Christian teaching and evangelism, and his reputation rests largely on the devotional writings gathered under his name. His work is remembered for its direct spiritual emphasis and its focus on disciplined faith, personal devotion, and the demands of Christian life.