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.
Reformation And they were singing a new song before the throne. Revelation 14:3 ESV Not everyone sings well. That becomes clear fairly quickly in life. Some voices are confident, others hesitant. Some are loud, others barely heard. Some on key, and some off key. The real difference, though, is not in the sound. It’s in…
Reformation And they were singing a new song before the throne. Revelation 14:3 ESV Not everyone sings well. That becomes clear fairly quickly in life. Some voices are confident, others hesitant. Some are loud, others…
Reformation Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth. Revelation 14:6 ESV Most people are tired long before the day is over. Not…
Jesus’ Promise: “Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. (Matthew 28:20) Ponder this promise of Jesus and then answer the following questions: 1. What is Jesus’ promise? 2. How long does it…
The Great Commission Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “Go… teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:18a, 19a, 20a How much of God’s word is important to teach? How…
The Great Commission Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “Go… baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:18a, 19a,c Our God made a promise…
The Great Commission Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “Make disciples of all the nations.” Matthew 28:18a,19b Jesus’ Great Commission involves a command for us believers to “make disciples of all the nations.” But what…
The Great Commission Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “Go . . . ” Matthew 28:18a, 19a Most English translations of the Great Commission translate the word “go” as an imperative, that is, a command.…
The Great Commission Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” Matthew 28:18 The effectiveness of any ambassador is tied to the authority of the…
1. Looking Back at “Immediately”: Throughout this week, Jesus acted IMMEDIATELY—to cleanse, forgive, raise, calm, and strengthen faith.Which account from Mark stuck with you the most, and why?What does that moment reveal about who Jesus…
Immediate Healing “But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of…
