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.
1. Read through the Christmas account of the angels’ appearance to the shepherds in Luke 2:8-14. What other Christmas gifts came with the gift of God’s Son? 2. Spend time thanking God and praying for the Christmas gifts mentioned in this week’s devotions: endurance, encouragement, hope, joy, peace. 3. Read Romans 15:4-13 and repeat out… 2025-12-27 Weekend Rest Journal
1. Read through the Christmas account of the angels’ appearance to the shepherds in Luke 2:8-14. What other Christmas gifts came with the gift of God’s Son? 2. Spend time thanking God and praying for… 2025-12-27 Weekend Rest Journal
The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.” Romans 15:13 NIV84 The fifth Christmas gift Paul mentions is PEACE. I once… 2025-12-26 Peace
The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God of hope fill you with all joy.” Romans 15:13 NIV84 The fourth Christmas gift Paul mentions is JOY. But where does true joy originate? This time of… 2025-12-25 Joy
The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “That through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 NIV84 The third Christmas gift Paul mentions is the gift of HOPE. In Scripture true… 2025-12-24 Hope
The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement…” Romans 15:5 NIV84 The second Christmas gift Paul mentions is the gift of ENCOURAGEMENT. The Greek word used means to call to… 2025-12-23 Encouragement
The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God who gives endurance…” Romans 15:5 NIV84 The most important Christmas gifts cannot be purchased with cash or credit cards. Even limitless funds can’t buy true love or… 2025-12-22 Endurance
1. The psalms that have been the basis of the devotions this week are often used in Christmas worship. Several of them are also Messianic psalms – that is, they contain prophecies about Christ and… 2025-12-20 Weekend Rest Journal
Psalms of Christmas Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Psalm 96:1 This psalm of praise reminds us of the glory and joy of Christ’s coming to… 2025-12-19 Sing to the LORD a New Song!
Psalms of Christmas I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever; With my mouth I make known Your faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 89:1 Is God really in control? When bad things happen… 2025-12-18 The Faithfulness of God and His Covenant
Psalms of Christmas For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And crowned him with glory and honor. Psalm 8:5 Psalm 8 begins by praising the glory of God, which is seen… 2025-12-17 Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation
