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.
Malachi But to you who fear My name, The Sun of Righteousness shall arise With healing in His wings; And you shall go out And grow fat like stall-fed calves. Malachi 4:2 Go to YouTube and search “Cows coming out in the summer. Happy Cows!” As the title suggests, it’s a minute of Dutch cows… 2025-12-11 The Son is Coming!
1. What are some Bible passages that you are thankful for? Write them out on note cards and place them around as reminders. 2. If you have access to a catechism, review the Fourth Petition.… 2025-11-29 Weekend Rest Journal
Thanksgiving Darkness came over all the land. Matthew 27:45 NIV If you're reading this devotion in the wee hours of the morning, chances are you've been out shopping, or are planning on going out soon.… 2025-11-28 Thankful for Black Friday
Thanksgiving “Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 "When you mention and pray for daily bread, you pray for everything that is necessary in order to have and enjoy daily bread … Therefore… 2025-11-27 Thankful for My Daily Bread
Thanksgiving "Take, eat; this is My body… This is My blood of the new covenant." Matthew 26:26, 28 When tomorrow you eat the delicious meal prepared by the cook of the family, will you pat… 2025-11-26 Thankful for His Wonderful Meal
Thanksgiving He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5 NIV It doesn't look like much. You've probably seen it countless times. A guy in a black robe,… 2025-11-25 Thankful for My Baptism
Thanksgiving I rejoice at Your Word as one who finds great treasure. Psalm 119:162 A pastor at a recent conference asked us to name our most valued earthly possession. We thought about that for a… 2025-11-24 Thankful for My Bible
1. A couple of the devotion’s passages this week comes from the book of 1 Thessalonians. The congregation was confused about the end times and the last day. Paul wrote to them to explain the… 2025-11-22 Weekend Rest Journal
Looking Forward to the End For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day… 2025-11-21 It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
Looking Forward to the End In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" Matthew 3:1-2 Have you ever been… 2025-11-20 The End is Near
Looking Forward to the End He who is unjust, let him be unjust still; he who is filthy, let him be filthy still; he who is righteous, let him be righteous still; he who is… 2025-11-19 “The Man Comes Around”
