2024-10-17 In Paradise
Forgiveness And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 Some might picture paradise… Read More »2024-10-17 In Paradise
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.
Forgiveness And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 Some might picture paradise as an island retreat with plenty of sunshine and cold refreshments. Others may see a frosty mountain with great snow for skiing and a warm cabin to relax in. Neither… Read More »2024-10-17 In Paradise
Forgiveness And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 Some might picture paradise… Read More »2024-10-17 In Paradise
Forgiveness She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” John 8:11 The scribes… Read More »2024-10-16 No More Condemnation
Forgiveness “Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much.” Luke 7:47 Luke 7:36-50 is a record of… Read More »2024-10-15 She Loved Much
Forgiveness When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.” Matthew 9:2 Matthew, Mark,… Read More »2024-10-14 Be of Good Cheer!
1. Read 1 John 2:24-27. Meditate on the depth, beauty and comfort found in this verse this weekend. 2. Think of a Bible story you… Read More »2024-10-12 Weekend Journal
Christ In You Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither… Read More »2024-10-11 Bearing Fruit to God
Christ In You For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, … that He would grant you, according to… Read More »2024-10-10 Know the Love that Passes Knowledge
Christ In You Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?”… Read More »2024-10-09 At Home with God
Christ In You I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which… Read More »2024-10-08 It is No Longer I who Live