2024-04-27 Weekend Rest Journal
The Book of Isaiah, more than any other Old Testament book, describes the Promised Savior in terms of light. Look up the following passages to… Read More »2024-04-27 Weekend Rest Journal
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.
End Times And His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” Matthew 24:1-2 Sometimes a sign can be a… Read More »2024-04-27 Weekend Rest Journal
The Book of Isaiah, more than any other Old Testament book, describes the Promised Savior in terms of light. Look up the following passages to… Read More »2024-04-27 Weekend Rest Journal
Jesus’ Epiphany in John’s Gospel Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake… Read More »2024-04-26 Jesus: The Light Leading Us to Become Sons of Light
Jesus’ Epiphany in John’s Gospel “I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. As long… Read More »2024-04-25 Jesus: The Light Working the Father’s Works
Jesus’ Epiphany in John’s Gospel “This is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their… Read More »2024-04-24 Jesus: The Light Drawing Those Who Practice the Truth
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