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.
Work of Christ The Father has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man John 5:27 “Look who’s laughing now!” One can picture someone with a petty spirit of vengeance saying these words. I can almost picture a moment in a coming-of-age movie where a “nerdy” child pictures himself confronting… 2026-01-16 The Work of Jesus Christ – Judge
Christian Marriage For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another. 1 Thessalonians 4:9 Love is such a broad word that we use in many ways. “I love chocolate cake,” and “I love… 2025-09-24 Marriage Envelops All Types of Love
Christian Marriage Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Genesis 2:24 It is very evident for anyone who wants to know… 2025-09-23 Leave, Cleave, and Become One
Christian Marriage And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” Genesis 2:18 Think of it, Adam had all of God’s… 2025-09-22 Your Spouse – God’s Greatest Earthly Gift
1. Read John 9:1-41. Notice the different kinds of blindness; physical and spiritual. Can you think of other ways that people are blind today? Evaluate your life…are you blind to certain sins and their power… 2025-09-20 Weekend Rest Journal
Jesus’ Confrontations with the Pharisees Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them… 2025-09-19 He has to be Stopped!
Jesus’ Confrontations with the Pharisees Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” Luke… 2025-09-18 Dining with the Scum of the Earth?
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… 2025-09-17 Just Getting Ahead
Jesus’ Confrontations with the Pharisees Now when the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled,… 2025-09-16 Dirty Hands vs. Corrupt Hearts
Jesus’ Confrontations with the Pharisees So the Pharisees again asked him how he had received his sight. And he said to them, “He put mud on my eyes, and I washed, and I see.” Some… 2025-09-15 The Blindness of the Pharisees
1. In this life, whose approval do you seek? 2. Does God approve of you? Why? 3. If you catch yourself planning to do evil, what should you do? 4. Noble: having excellent qualities. List… 2025-09-13 Weekend Rest Journal
