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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.

Today’s Daily Rest Reading

2026-07-07 Tuesday’s Inheritance: The Blessing of Marriage

Bequests From Adam and Eve, Our “Uncommon Ancestors” “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” Genesis 2:18 The first instance in the Bible of something that was “not good” happened when Adam was found to be without a companion. Adam was incomplete until God’s… 

2026-01-13 The Work of Christ Jesus – Priest

Work of Christ Not by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:12 If anyone sins, we… 

2026-01-12 The Work of Christ Jesus – Prophet

Work of Christ And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom. Matthew 4:23 On Sunday morning, you’re sitting in the pew, listening to the pastor preach his… 

2026-01-10 Weekend Rest Journal

1. Make a list of ways in which Jesus exhibited humility during His life. Challenge yourself to think of at least ten. 2. In the verse immediately preceding this section describing Christ’s humility, verse 5… 

2026-01-09 Humility to Glory

Philippians Christ Humility Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth… 

2026-01-08 Humility in Death

Philippians Christ Humility He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Philippians 2:8 (EHV) When the Son of God humbled Himself and took on human nature, He subjected… 

2026-01-07 Humility of a Servant

Philippians Christ Humility But he emptied himself by taking the nature of a servant. When he was born in human likeness, and his appearance was like that of any other man, Philippians 2:7 (EHV) Yesterday… 

2026-01-06 Humility of a Man

Philippians Christ Humility Though he was by nature God, he did not consider equality with God as a prize to be displayed, but he emptied himself by taking the nature of a servant. Philippians 2:6-7a… 

2026-01-05 Humility

Philippians Christ Humility Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility consider one another better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 (EHV) Humility is generally considered to be a virtuous thing. But what…