2024-05-14 A Blessing to the Child
Mothers My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck.… Read More »2024-05-14 A Blessing to the Child
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.
All Saints And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not charge them with this sin." And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7:59-60 Although conflict and pain are often… Read More »2024-05-14 A Blessing to the Child
Mothers My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck.… Read More »2024-05-14 A Blessing to the Child
Mothers The LORD God said, “It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18 Before… Read More »2024-05-13 A Blessing for the Man
1. There are seven “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. Which two are missing from this week's devotions? (Look up John 11:25 &… Read More »2024-05-11 Weekend Rest Journal
Jesus: The Great “I AM” "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will… Read More »2024-05-10 I AM the Vine
Jesus: The Great “I AM” When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will… Read More »2024-05-09 I AM the Light of the World
Jesus: The Great “I AM” "I am the living bread which came down from heaven." John 6:51 We know it's important to eat right and… Read More »2024-05-08 I AM the Living Bread
Jesus: The Great “I AM” "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me." John 10:14 Sheep are perhaps the… Read More »2024-05-07 I AM the Good Shepherd
Jesus: The Great “I AM” Then Jesus said to them again, "Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep." John… Read More »2024-05-06 I AM the Door
1. What are some other big words that are found in the Bible? What are some big words used to describe teachings of the Bible?… Read More »2024-05-04 Weekend Rest Journal