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.
All Saints And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not charge them with this sin." And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7:59-60 Although conflict and pain are often… Read More »2024-04-23 Jesus: The Light Shining in the Darkness
Jesus’ Epiphany in John’s Gospel In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did… Read More »2024-04-23 Jesus: The Light Shining in the Darkness
Jesus’ Epiphany in John’s Gospel Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in… Read More »2024-04-22 Jesus: The Light of the World
1. Meditate on Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22. Consider how far Jesus lowered Himself to be our Savior. 2. Read Matthew 21:1-9. Consider the ways… Read More »2024-04-20 Weekend Rest Journal
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation “Because I live, you will live also.” John 14:19 The celebration of an Easter service gives us a spiritual boost as… Read More »2024-04-19 Christ's Exaltation is Shared by Those who Are His
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name. Philippians 2:9 There are… Read More »2024-04-18 Christ's Exaltation is Complete
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation Christ Jesus, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself… Read More »2024-04-17 Christ Voluntarily Humbled Himself
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:8 We may… Read More »2024-04-16 The Extent of Christ's Humiliation
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became… Read More »2024-04-15 The Definition of Christ's Humiliation
1. Memorize (or review) John 11:25-26 2. Pick an Easter hymn for your victory service. Write this down somewhere. Does your pastor or congregation or… Read More »2024-04-13 Weekend Rest Journal
