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.
Malachi For from the rising of the sun, even to its going down, My name shall be great among the Gentiles; In every place incense shall be offered to My name, And a pure offering;For My name shall be great among the nations,” Says the LORD of hosts. Malachi 1:11 The bulk of the first… 2025-12-09 Prepare with Pure Offerings
Malachi For from the rising of the sun, even to its going down, My name shall be great among the Gentiles; In every place incense shall be offered to My name, And a pure offering;For… 2025-12-09 Prepare with Pure Offerings
Malachi “I have loved you,” says the LORD.“Yet you say, ‘In what way have You loved us?’ Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” Says the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved; but Esau I have hated.”… 2025-12-08 The Lord of Love
1. Open your Lutheran Hymnal to #62, “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel.” Read through each of the verses. As you do, consider the phrases and their meaning and personal application.2. Read Isaiah 40:1-5. Meditate how… 2025-12-06 Weekend Rest Journal
Christmas Traditions So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come… 2025-12-05 We Worship Him
Christmas Traditions I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of… 2025-12-04 We Rejoice
Christmas Traditions Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor… 2025-12-03 Christmas Carols
Christmas Traditions The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord; Make straight in the desert A highway for our God.” Isaiah 40:3 Christmas…not only is it the “Most Wonderful… 2025-12-02 We Prepare
Christmas Traditions And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be… 2025-12-01 We Believe
1. What are some Bible passages that you are thankful for? Write them out on note cards and place them around as reminders. 2. If you have access to a catechism, review the Fourth Petition.… 2025-11-29 Weekend Rest Journal
Thanksgiving Darkness came over all the land. Matthew 27:45 NIV If you're reading this devotion in the wee hours of the morning, chances are you've been out shopping, or are planning on going out soon.… 2025-11-28 Thankful for Black Friday
