2024-08-02 I Believe
Apostles’ Creed Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians… Read More »2024-08-02 I Believe
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.
Jesus’ Baptism Suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son!” Matthew 3:17a Jesus’ baptism is often used by believers to support the teaching of the Trinity. All three persons of the Godhead were present at Jesus’ baptism. Jesus, of course, was baptized, while the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in the… Read More »2024-08-02 I Believe
Apostles’ Creed Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians… Read More »2024-08-02 I Believe
Apostles’ Creed Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission… Read More »2024-08-01 I Believe in the Holy Spirit
Apostles’ Creed But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor,… Read More »2024-07-31 I Believe in Jesus Christ
Apostles’ Creed Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1 Everyone… Read More »2024-07-30 I Believe in God the Father Almighty
Apostles’ Creed For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:10 Every Sunday morning we… Read More »2024-07-29 I Believe
1. The New Testament is the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Look up these different prophecies, and look in your Bible for cross references (in… Read More »2024-07-27 Weekend Rest Journal
Zechariah "Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, Against the Man who is My Companion," Says the LORD of hosts. "Strike the Shepherd, And the sheep… Read More »2024-07-26 The Prophet of the Passion
Zechariah “And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will… Read More »2024-07-25 The Prophet of the Crucifixion
Zechariah Then I said to them, "If it is agreeable to you, give me my wages; and if not, refrain." So they weighed out for… Read More »2024-07-24 The Prophet of the Betrayal