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.
Colors of the Church Year Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:3-4 Red is not often used in the church year.… 2025-11-13 Red – The Color of Fire
Isaiah’s Servant Passages And now the Lord says, he who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him; and that Israel might be gathered to him— for I… 2025-07-22 My Servant to Bring Salvation to the End of the earth
Isaiah’s Servant Passages Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. Isaiah 42:1 (ESV) The… 2025-07-21 My Servant to Bring Justice to the Gentiles
The LORD used many prophets to preach His holy word, all of which certainly endured hardship. Yet, they all were blessed tremendously by their God. 1. Recall the Prophet Jonah. Read Jonah 1:1-6 What did… 2025-07-19 Weekend Rest Journal
Five Stories From Elijah’s Life Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them; and Elijah went up… 2025-07-18 A Prophet Taken Home
Five Stories From Elijah’s Life And behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not… 2025-07-17 A Prophet Needing Encouragement
Five Stories From Elijah’s Life Say to Ahab,”Prepare your chariot, and go down before the rain stops you." Now it happened in the meantime that the sky became black with clouds and wind, and there… 2025-07-16 A Prophet of Determination
Five Stories From Elijah’s Life Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, "Is that you, O troubler of Israel?" And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you and… 2025-07-15 A Prophet of Confrontation
Five Stories From Elijah’s Life "Now by this I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your mouth is the truth." 1 Kings 17:24 Elijah was… 2025-07-14 A Prophet of Comfort
1. Read Genesis chapters five and ten. Genealogies are part of God’s Word, given for our instruction. Consider and discuss why God inspired these family trees, and what He intends for us to learn from… 2025-07-12 Weekend Rest Journal
The Books of Moses Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.… 2025-07-11 Deuteronomy: Remember and Teach
