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Buckets Quote by Oswald Chambers

“Suppose God wants to teach you to say, "I know how to be abased"--are you ready to be offered up like that? Are you ready to be not so much as a drop in a bucket--to be so hopelessly insignificant that you are never thought of again in connection with the life you served? Are you willing to spend…” quote by Oswald Chambers
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“Suppose God wants to teach you to say, "I know how to be abased"--are you ready to be offered up like that? Are you ready to be not so much as a drop in a bucket--to be so hopelessly insignificant that you are never thought of again in connection with the life you served? Are you willing to spend and be spent; not seeking to be ministered unto, but to minister?”

Oswald Chambers

About This Quote

Source Book: My Utmost for Me by Oswald Chambers, 1924

It challenges believers to embrace humility and self‑sacrifice, seeing worth in serving others over personal significance.

In simple terms: Embrace humility and serve others.

Key Takeaway

Serve, not seek praise.

Themes

humility service spirituality

Mood

reflective somber

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • mission work
  • counseling
  • volunteering
  • personal crises

Key Concepts

self‑sacrifice identity purpose

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you willing to lose self‑importance for others?
  • What does being “abased” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

True humility may clash with personal pride and fear.

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