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.
Holy Week After two days it was the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take Him by trickery and put Him to death. But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar of the people.” Then Judas Iscariot, one of… 2025-04-16 Holy Wednesday
Advent Candles Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. Luke 2:17 The third candle is the shepherd candle. We sometimes refer to this… 2024-12-18 The Joy of Shepherds
Advent Candles For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,… 2024-12-17 The Peace of Bethlehem
Advent Candles For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 It is no… 2024-12-16 The Hope of Prophecy
1. Consider some of the Christmas traditions you or your family has had in the past. How are they connected to the Christmas message of Scripture? 2. What new Christmas traditions could you begin that… 2024-12-14 Weekend Rest Journal
Christmas Traditions In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4 What says “Christmas” more than seeing a nicely-decorated tree? We enjoy seeing decorated trees in people’s homes, in businesses,… 2024-12-13 Christmas Trees
Christmas Traditions Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor… 2024-12-12 Christmas Carols
Christmas Traditions The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 Probably the most common Christmas tradition of all is the giving of gifts. Whether it is on Christmas Eve,… 2024-12-11 Gifts
Christmas Traditions Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 During the… 2024-12-10 Jesus Is The Light of Christmas
Christmas Traditions Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them… 2024-12-09 Christmas Traditions
1.Read John 20:22-23. Think of opportunities when you might announce God’s forgiveness to someone who is sorry for sin and who has confessed faith in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins. 2. Read Matthew 26:28.… 2024-12-07 Weekend Rest Journal
