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.
Women of the Bible Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another. Romans 12:10 It's common at funerals to see examples of the deceased's work, lovingly gathered by the loved ones. Such was the case of Tabitha, also called Dorcas, when some of the faithful from the…
Women of the Bible Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another. Romans 12:10 It's common at funerals to see examples of the deceased's work, lovingly gathered…
Women of the Bible Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm…
Women of the Bible Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5b ESV Hannah, the mother of Samuel, and…
Women of the Bible But Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge;…
Women of the Bible And as soon as we heard these things, our hearts melted; neither did there remain any more courage in anyone because of you, for the Lord your God, He is God…
1. Take a few moments to read Job 38-42. Ponder the examples the Lord gives concerning His control over His creation. What lesson did Job learn? How could these chapters be a source of comfort…
God Does Not Exaggerate “In everything give thanks.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Corrie Ten Boom was a Dutch clockmaker who hid Jews from the Nazis during World War II. Eventually she and her sister were arrested…
God Does Not Exaggerate “For all things work together for good to those who loved God.” Romans 8:28 We view tragedy every day, and we experience it more than we’d like to. Like Job, who…
God Does Not Exaggerate “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 There is virtually no limit to the causes…
God Does Not Exaggerate “For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37 The question of how the Messiah could be born of a virgin is not limited to Mary. Even the angel Gabriel’s answer…
