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.
Independence Day But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. Romans 6:22 (ESV) It may seem to run contrary to the American spirit, or even the spirit of man, to want to be a slave… 2025-07-01 Made Free, Yet Still Slaves
Independence Day But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. Romans 6:22 (ESV) It may… 2025-07-01 Made Free, Yet Still Slaves
Independence Day Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.” John 8:34 (ESV) Jesus told some of the Jews that if they would abide in… 2025-06-30 Free, but Still in Slavery
1. What are some of the joys found at a wedding? What does a good wedding sermon focus on? What are the joys found at a funeral? What does a good funeral sermon focus on.… 2025-06-28 Weekend Rest Journal
Ecclesiastes I have seen everything during my lifetime of futility; there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness and there is a wicked man who prolongs his life in his wickedness. Do not… 2025-06-27 Sinners and Saints
Ecclesiastes Consider the work of God; for who can make straight what He has made crooked? In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: surely God has appointed the… 2025-06-26 The Day of Prosperity and Adversity
Ecclesiastes Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and profitable to those who see the sun. For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, but the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life… 2025-06-25 Wisdom is Your Defense
Ecclesiastes Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the heart. The end of a matter is better than its beginning; patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit. Do not… 2025-06-24 Better Days Ahead
Ecclesiastes Better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for that is the end of all men; and the living will take it to heart. Sorrow is… 2025-06-23 The House of Mourning
Read and summarize the advice given by these fathers to their sons:1. David’s words to his son, Solomon (1 Kings 2:1-4; 1 Chronicles 28:9-10) 2. Solomon’s words to his son, Rehoboam (Proverbs 2:1-9) 3. Paul’s… 2025-06-21 Weekend Rest Journal
Father’s Day He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly. Proverbs 13:24 Godly discipline—the how’s, when’s, and how much are probably debated more often than any other aspect… 2025-06-20 Godly Discipline
