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.
The Miraculous Messiah – The First Five Miracles When [a certain nobleman] heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and implored Him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. Then Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and… 2025-01-24 You Shall Have NO Other Gods.
The Temptation of Jesus Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, “All these things… 2025-01-24 You Shall Have NO Other Gods.
The Temptation of Jesus Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself… 2025-01-23 Know When to Apply God’s Promises
The Temptation of Jesus But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ” Matthew 4:4 Jesus overcame… 2025-01-22 It Is Written
The Temptation of Jesus And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command… 2025-01-21 Real Temptation
The Temptation of Jesus Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1 The Temptation of Jesus is a story many of us learned in… 2025-01-20 Christ For Us
1. Jesus baptizes us with the Holy Spirit. Review the following passages. Note how they connect the Holy Spirit to the Sacrament of Baptism. Note also the blessings that flow into our lives through the… 2025-01-18 Weekend Rest Journal
Jesus’ Baptism John bore witness, saying, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water… 2025-01-17 Jesus’ Baptism—A Foreshadowing of Our Own Baptisms
Jesus’ Baptism And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 Why are the final words of God the Father, spoken from heaven… 2025-01-16 Jesus’ Baptism—Affirmed by God the Father
Jesus’ Baptism Suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son!” Matthew 3:17a Jesus’ baptism is often used by believers to support the teaching of the Trinity. All three persons of the… 2025-01-15 Jesus’ Baptism—Identified as God’s Son
