Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Our Lord Jesus Christ speaks this invitation to those who are burdened by sin, guilt, and the stresses of this fallen world. Jesus has taken up the cross for you and calls you to follow, so that you might learn from Him. His gentle, lowly way reveals that God’s purposes are not to burden or trouble you, but to give you rest for your soul. Each day He says, “Come to me.”
Daily Rest is a daily devotion book inviting readers to come to Jesus, learn of His gentle and lowly ways, and find rest for their soul. Daily Rest is published quarterly by the Church of the Lutheran Confession with devotions supplied by a volunteer staff of CLC pastors and teachers.
The Gospel of Mark John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Mark 1:4 (ESV) “Start at the waterfall.” I didn’t come up with the phrase, but I have used it many times while teaching writing. A student has an amazing story idea with hundreds of… 2026-02-17 Where to Begin
The Gospel of Mark John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Mark 1:4 (ESV) “Start at the waterfall.” I didn’t come up with the phrase,… 2026-02-17 Where to Begin
The Gospel of Mark In the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark 1:1 (ESV) The word “gospel” comes from the Greek word euangelion, which means “good news”. Originally, this… 2026-02-16 Who Is Jesus?
1. Read 2 Peter 1:16-21. Mark (who may have interviewed Peter for his gospel account), writes of Peter’s offer to build three tents: “he did not know what to say, for they were greatly afraid.”… 2026-02-14 Weekend Rest Journal
The Glory of Jesus Now as they came down from the mountain, He commanded them that they should tell no one the things they had seen, till the Son of Man had risen from the… 2026-02-13 He Came Down
The Glory of Jesus While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well… 2026-02-12 No One But Jesus Only
The Glory of Jesus And behold, two men talked with Him, who were Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of His decease which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Luke 9:30-31… 2026-02-11 Cross-Minded
The Glory of Jesus “Who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming… 2026-02-10 Glory Laid Aside
The Glory of Jesus And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14… 2026-02-09 Eternal Glory
1. If God put you in charge of your future, how would you do? What are some future plans you are trying to control? Pray for humility and God’s guidance to direct you into His… 2026-02-07 Weekend Rest Journal
Ecclesiastes This wisdom I have also seen under the sun, and it seemed great to me: there was a little city with few men in it; and a great king came against it, besieged it,… 2026-02-06 Quiet Wisdom
