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. 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 says, “Indeed let this attitude be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Think of some times in your… 2026-01-10 Weekend Rest Journal
Stump of Jesse–From Fallen Kings To the Eternal King He removed the high places and broke the pillars and cut down the Asherah. And he broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made,… 2025-12-31 Hezekiah: Restored the Kingdom, Restored in Body
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Stump of Jesse–From Fallen Kings To the Eternal King And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore. 1 Kings 4:29 ESV Now King Solomon… 2025-12-29 Solomon: Wisdom and Foolishness
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… 2025-12-27 Weekend Rest Journal
The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.” Romans 15:13 NIV84 The fifth Christmas gift Paul mentions is PEACE. I once… 2025-12-26 Peace
The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God of hope fill you with all joy.” Romans 15:13 NIV84 The fourth Christmas gift Paul mentions is JOY. But where does true joy originate? This time of… 2025-12-25 Joy
The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “That through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 NIV84 The third Christmas gift Paul mentions is the gift of HOPE. In Scripture true… 2025-12-24 Hope
The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement…” Romans 15:5 NIV84 The second Christmas gift Paul mentions is the gift of ENCOURAGEMENT. The Greek word used means to call to… 2025-12-23 Encouragement
The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God who gives endurance…” Romans 15:5 NIV84 The most important Christmas gifts cannot be purchased with cash or credit cards. Even limitless funds can’t buy true love or… 2025-12-22 Endurance
1. The psalms that have been the basis of the devotions this week are often used in Christmas worship. Several of them are also Messianic psalms – that is, they contain prophecies about Christ and… 2025-12-20 Weekend Rest Journal
