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.
Read and summarize the advice given by these fathers to their sons:1. David’s words to his son, Solomon (1 Kings 2:1-4; 1 Chronicles 28:9-10) 2. Solomon’s words to his son, Rehoboam (Proverbs 2:1-9) 3. Paul’s words to his spiritual son, Timothy (2 Timothy 2:1-15) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Jesus’ Word and Work You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19 (NIV) The prophet Micah knew… 2024-10-02 Into the Depths of the Sea
Jesus’ Word and Work "Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save Me from this hour'? But for this purpose I came to this hour." John 12:27 The devastation of earthquakes,… 2024-10-01 Towering O’er the Wrecks of Time
Jesus’ Word and Work And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star… 2024-09-30 The Bright Morning Star
1. Gather the short “closing prayers” of this past week’s devotions into one prayer. 2. Make a list of people you know who have a need for Christ. (neighbors, acquaintances, fellow workers, providers, etc.) Write… 2024-09-28 Weekend Rest Journal
Jesus the Evangelist The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought… 2024-09-27 Come and See
Jesus the Evangelist The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.” Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” The… 2024-09-26 Savior From What?
Jesus the Evangelist Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He… 2024-09-25 Living Water
Jesus the Evangelist A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. Then the woman of… 2024-09-24 Connection Made
Jesus the Evangelist He needed to go through Samaria. So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Now Jacob’s… 2024-09-23 Contact Desired
1. List some earthly things that give you joy. 2. List some heavenly/spiritual things that give you joy. 3. Offer a prayer to God, asking Him to increase your appreciation for the eternal things, and… 2024-09-21 Weekend Rest Journal
