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.
Thanksgiving Darkness came over all the land. Matthew 27:45 NIV If you're reading this devotion in the wee hours of the morning, chances are you've been out shopping, or are planning on going out soon. Yes, today is Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. Not much of a shopper myself, this day… 2025-11-28 Thankful for Black Friday
Trials in the Wilderness Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Exodus 15:23 As the Children of Israel traveled in the wilderness, they came… 2025-03-20 Trial #3: Lack of Water
Trials in the Wilderness “Our soul loathes this worthless bread.” Numbers 21:5 The Lord graciously provided food for the Children of Israel in a wilderness where none was available. The LORD said to Moses, “I… 2025-03-19 Trial # 2: Lack of Food
Trials in the Wilderness Then they said to Moses, “Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness?” Exodus 14:11 The Children of Israel witnessed the mighty… 2025-03-18 Trial #1: Danger
Trials in the Wilderness My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, know that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:2-3 Universally people want a life that is without… 2025-03-17 The Purpose of Trials
1. Pray (or write out a prayer) for your pastor to have courage and faithfulness to his calling. If you are so inclined, tell your pastor that you have been praying for him and ask… 2025-03-15 Weekend Rest Journal
Moses Excuses Moses said, “Please, Lord, send someone else.” Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses, and he said, “Isn’t Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, he… 2025-03-14 Send Someone Else
Moses Excuses But Moses replied to the Lord, “Please, Lord, I have never been eloquent—either in the past or recently or since you have been speaking to your servant—because my mouth and my tongue are… 2025-03-13 I Can’t Speak Well Enough
Moses Excuses Moses answered, “What if they won’t believe me and will not obey me but say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you’?” The Lord asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A… 2025-03-12 They Won’t Believe Me
Moses Excuses Then Moses asked God, “If I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what… 2025-03-11 What if I Don’t Have All the Answers?
