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.
Work of Christ The Father has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man John 5:27 “Look who’s laughing now!” One can picture someone with a petty spirit of vengeance saying these words. I can almost picture a moment in a coming-of-age movie where a “nerdy” child pictures himself confronting… 2026-01-16 The Work of Jesus Christ – Judge
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
Walk the Walk Therefore, be imitators of God as his dearly loved children. And walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.… 2025-06-04 Walk In Love
Walk the Walk I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called. Ephesians 4:1 What is your high calling? Listen to the Apostle’s description… 2025-06-03 Walk Worthy of Your High Calling
