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.
Jesus’ Confrontations with the Pharisees “No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him.… 2025-09-17 Just Getting Ahead
Finding Forgiveness So Pilate, wanting to gratify the crowd, released Barabbas to them; and he delivered Jesus, after he had scourged Him, to be crucified. Mark 15:15 “What are the odds?” Perhaps Barabbas was thinking… 2025-08-25 Barabbas
1. Read through the Olivet Discourse, Mark 13:1-37. Pay special attention to the closing verses, 32-37. Reflect on the meaning of “Stay Awake” as it relates to your daily life. What does this look like… 2025-08-23 Weekend Rest Journal
Olivet Discourse "But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear… 2025-08-22 Mark 13:9-10 (ESV)
Olivet Discourse For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains. Mark 13:8 (ESV)… 2025-08-21 F.O.C.U.S. – Understanding
Olivet Discourse Many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he!' and they will lead many astray. And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take… 2025-08-20 F.O.C.U.S. – Courage
Olivet Discourse And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be… 2025-08-19 F.O.C.U.S. – Obedience
Olivet Discourse And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!" And Jesus said to him, "Do you see these… 2025-08-18 F.O.C.U.S. – Faith
1. Read Psalm 59. What was David’s mindset when on the run from Saul? What can I learn from David when I am treated unfairly or unjustly? 2. Read Psalm 124. How did David react… 2025-08-16 Weekend Rest Journal
King David “O my son Absalom—my son, my son Absalom—if only I had died in your place! O Absalom my son, my son!” 2 Samuel 18:33 The life of David was by no means an… 2025-08-15 The Loving King
Kind David Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts,… 2025-08-14 The Trusting King
