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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.

Today’s Daily Rest Reading

2026-04-28 There Are No Limits for God

God Does Not Exaggerate “For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37 The question of how the Messiah could be born of a virgin is not limited to Mary. Even the angel Gabriel’s answer leaves us perplexed to a degree. He said, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the… 

2025-08-29 The Roman Soldiers

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Finding Forgiveness So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God!” Matthew… 

2025-08-28 The Thief on the Cross

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Finding Forgiveness But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds;… 

2025-08-27 Peter

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Finding Forgiveness And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when… 

2025-08-26 Judas

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Finding Forgiveness Judas said, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And they said, “What is that to us? You see to it!” Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and… 

2025-08-25 Barabbas

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Finding Forgiveness So Pilate, wanting to gratify the crowd, released Barabbas to them; and he delivered Jesus, after he had scourged Him, to be crucified. Mark 15:15 “What are the odds?” Perhaps Barabbas was thinking… 

2025-08-23 Weekend Rest Journal

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1. Read through the Olivet Discourse, Mark 13:1-37. Pay special attention to the closing verses, 32-37. Reflect on the meaning of “Stay Awake” as it relates to your daily life. What does this look like… 

2025-08-22 Mark 13:9-10 (ESV)

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Olivet Discourse "But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear… 

2025-08-21 F.O.C.U.S. – Understanding

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Olivet Discourse For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains. Mark 13:8 (ESV)… 

2025-08-20 F.O.C.U.S. – Courage

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Olivet Discourse Many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he!' and they will lead many astray. And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take… 

2025-08-19 F.O.C.U.S. – Obedience

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Olivet Discourse And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be…