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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.

Today’s Daily Rest Reading

2026-03-27 Timothy: A Son in the Faith

Lesser Known Disciples Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. He was well spoken of by the brothers at Lystra and Iconium. Acts 16:1-2 (ESV) It was after the ‘disagreement’ mentioned in… 

2026-03-27 Timothy: A Son in the Faith

Lesser Known Disciples Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. He was… 

2026-03-26 John Mark: Behind the Scenes

Lesser Known Disciples And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had completed their service, bringing with them John, whose other name was Mark. Acts 12:25 (ESV) Barnabas and Saul had a disagreement. We… 

2026-03-25 Silas/Silvanus

Lesser Known Disciples Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas… 

2026-03-24 Barnabas: Son of Encouragement

Lesser Known Disciples Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,  sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money… 

2026-03-23 Matthias: Judas’ Replacement

Lesser Known Disciples  So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,  beginning from the baptism of John until the day… 

2026-03-21 Weekend Rest Journal

1. It is said that St. Patrick used the shamrock, or three-leafed clover, to teach the Trinity. Take some time to think about that. Explain how that could be helpful in explaining the Trinity. 2.… 

2026-03-20 Patrick was a Sinner-saint

Saint Patrick "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as… 

2026-03-19 Missionary to the Celts

Saint Patrick And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Mark 16:15 (ESV) Patrick was the son of an upper-class Roman citizen. He was born… 

2026-03-18 Patrick: Not a Patron Saint

Saint Patrick Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with… 

2026-03-17 Chaser of Snakes

Saint Patrick So the LORD God said to the serpent: "Because you have done this, You are cursed more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you shall…