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.
Christmas Traditions Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:13, 14 (NIV) A favorite holiday tradition from my youth is when the Christmas songs would be sung… 2025-12-03 Christmas Carols
Resurrection Preaching in Acts “Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this? Or why look so intently at us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? The… 2025-04-29 He Lives To Bless With His Love
Resurrection Preaching in Acts “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth… being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death;… 2025-04-28 Christ Is Risen
Read 1 Corinthians 15 in its entirety and ponder these questions: 1. What evidence does Paul give that Jesus did arise from the dead? 2. How might we properly respond to people who suggest that… 2025-04-26 Weekend Rest Journal
Jesus’ Resurrection But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! 1 Corinthians 15:57 Victory or defeat? Those two possibilities confront us throughout our lives. This is true whether… 2025-04-25 Jesus’ Resurrection – A Certain Victory!
Jesus’ Resurrection Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed—in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will… 2025-04-24 Jesus’ Resurrection – A Change to Incorruptibility!
Jesus’ Resurrection “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.” 1 Corinthians 15:22 What happens after you die? Is that the end of your existence, or is there… 2025-04-23 Jesus’ Resurrection – An assurance for us all!
Jesus’ Resurrection If Christ is not risen, your faith is futile, you are still in your sins! 1 Corinthians 15:17 How important is the truth that Jesus arose from the dead? Jesus’ resurrection is a… 2025-04-22 Jesus’ Resurrection – A vital truth!
Jesus’ Resurrection For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again… 2025-04-21 Jesus’ Resurrection – An Historical Fact!
1. Matthew 27:62-66 is the account of the guards being posted at Jesus’ tomb. In what way could one say that the chief priests and Pharisees listened to Jesus better than did the disciples? In… 2025-04-19 Weekend Rest Journal:
Holy Week So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. John 19:30 At 9:00 AM, the time of the morning sacrifice,… 2025-04-18 Good Friday
