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.
End Times “And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:27-28 These verses describe the day when Jesus, who ascended into heaven, will come… Read More »2024-07-10 The First Petition: Hallowed Be Your name
The Lord’s Prayer Hallowed be Your name. Matthew 6:9b In this petition, we are asking our heavenly Father that His name be hallowed. The word… Read More »2024-07-10 The First Petition: Hallowed Be Your name
The Lord’s Prayer For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the… Read More »2024-07-09 The Address of the Lord’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said… Read More »2024-07-08 Jesus Teaches How to Pray
1. How do you traditionally celebrate our nation’s independence? Can you think of any corresponding ways we can publicly celebrate our freedom from sin’s power?… Read More »2024-07-06 Weekend Rest Journal
Freedom in Christ Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5 ESV Every beach… Read More »2024-07-05 Preserving Freedom
Freedom in Christ Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor… Read More »2024-07-04 Responsibilities of Freedom
Freedom in Christ Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is… Read More »2024-07-03 Transformation Through Freedom
Freedom in Christ But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 If… Read More »2024-07-02 The Cost of Freedom
Freedom in Christ I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:2 NIV… Read More »2024-07-01 Rejoicing in Freedom
