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.
1. Read through the Christmas account of the angels’ appearance to the shepherds in Luke 2:8-14. What other Christmas gifts came with the gift of God’s Son? 2. Spend time thanking God and praying for the Christmas gifts mentioned in this week’s devotions: endurance, encouragement, hope, joy, peace. 3. Read Romans 15:4-13 and repeat out… 2025-12-27 Weekend Rest Journal
I. MATCHING: Give all possible answers. Not all answers are used. Some are used more than once.___________ The day on which Jesus died.___________ The day on which Jesus rose from the grave.___________ The day on… 2025-06-14 Weekend Rest Journal
Pentecost Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to… 2025-06-13 Big Finish!
Pentecost “God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall… 2025-06-12 Harsh News and Sweet news!
Pentecost They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues. . . . [The crowds] were all amazed. . . ”We hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful… 2025-06-11 Evidence of the Spirit’s Work!
Pentecost There came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. … 2025-06-10 Signs of the Spirit’s Presence!
Pentecost When the day of Pentecost had fully come… Acts 2:1 Pastors seek to get their people to think “outpouring of the Holy Spirit” when they hear the word “Pentecost.” “Pentecost” originally had a different… 2025-06-09 The Great Day Becomes Greater!
1. Look for instances in Ephesians where Paul refers to the walk of a Christian. 2. What are six "do nots" of Ephesians 4:25-32? 3. How is it possible to stand against the schemes of… 2025-06-07 Weekend Rest Journal
Walk the Walk Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:10 As the dearly loved children of God, we are urged to walk the walk of… 2025-06-06 Walk In the Lord’s Mighty Power
Walk the Walk For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8 The Bible uses this picture of light in a spiritual sense to… 2025-06-05 Walk As Children of Light
