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.
See the Glory of the Lord And the Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious.” Exodus 34:6 It had only been a month since God spoke His commandments in the hearing of all the people, beginning with the first, “You shall have no other gods before Me. You… 2025-03-25 See the Glory of God’s Grace and Mercy
Christ In You I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith… 2024-10-07 Not a Changed Life, but an Exchanged Life
1. Morning Star is just one of the many names which Scripture gives to Jesus. Can you think of others? Make a list below. Jot down a short explanation for each. Look up Isaiah 9:6… 2024-10-05 Weekend Rest Journal
Jesus’ Word and Work "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." John 12:21 God wants His people to discern between orthodox (correct) teaching and heterodox (false) teaching. False teaching is a faith killer. "Their teaching will… 2024-10-04 We Wish to See Jesus
Jesus’ Word and Work Let us not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)… 2024-10-03 Jesus Gives Us Each Other
Jesus’ Word and Work You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19 (NIV) The prophet Micah knew… 2024-10-02 Into the Depths of the Sea
Jesus’ Word and Work "Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save Me from this hour'? But for this purpose I came to this hour." John 12:27 The devastation of earthquakes,… 2024-10-01 Towering O’er the Wrecks of Time
Jesus’ Word and Work And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star… 2024-09-30 The Bright Morning Star
1. Gather the short “closing prayers” of this past week’s devotions into one prayer. 2. Make a list of people you know who have a need for Christ. (neighbors, acquaintances, fellow workers, providers, etc.) Write… 2024-09-28 Weekend Rest Journal
Jesus the Evangelist The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought… 2024-09-27 Come and See
Jesus the Evangelist The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.” Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” The… 2024-09-26 Savior From What?
