2024-07-26 The Prophet of the Passion
Zechariah "Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, Against the Man who is My Companion," Says the LORD of hosts. "Strike the Shepherd, And the sheep… Read More »2024-07-26 The Prophet of the Passion
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.
All Saints That the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:7 Polycarp served as a bishop in the early church. He served in the city of Smyrna,… Read More »2024-07-26 The Prophet of the Passion
Zechariah "Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, Against the Man who is My Companion," Says the LORD of hosts. "Strike the Shepherd, And the sheep… Read More »2024-07-26 The Prophet of the Passion
Zechariah “And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will… Read More »2024-07-25 The Prophet of the Crucifixion
Zechariah Then I said to them, "If it is agreeable to you, give me my wages; and if not, refrain." So they weighed out for… Read More »2024-07-24 The Prophet of the Betrayal
Zechariah Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation,… Read More »2024-07-23 The Prophet of Palm Sunday
Zechariah In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son… Read More »2024-07-22 Zechariah – Prophet of the Passion
1. Reread Philippians 2:1-11. Here we are given Christ’s example for how we are to live our lives in service to each other. It is… Read More »2024-07-20 Weekend Rest Journal
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee… Read More »2024-07-19 Mindful of Confession
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.… Read More »2024-07-18 Obedient Minded
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with… Read More »2024-07-17 Christ Minded