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.
Ascension “Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20b For 40 days after Easter, Jesus popped in and out of the lives of His followers. When He ascended, they were to know that such appearances should no longer be expected. They saw Him go. This is how He…
Don’t Fall for Satan’s Gaslighting! The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the…
Don’t Fall for Satan’s Gaslighting! The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Psalm 19:1 Satan, the master gaslighter, has led much of the world to an alternate “reality.” He…
Don’t Fall for Satan’s Gaslighting! “The devil was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from…
1. Think about the people and things this world idolizes. Attitude, Power, Pride. Now think of the things that this world looks down upon. Meekness, humility. Compare this to Servant of the Lord in Isaiah…
Isaiah’s Servant Passages The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens;…
Isaiah’s Servant Passages Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear…
Isaiah’s Servant Passages Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted. As many were astonished at you— his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and…
Isaiah’s Servant Passages And now the Lord says, he who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him; and that Israel might be gathered to him— for I…
Isaiah’s Servant Passages Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. Isaiah 42:1 (ESV) The…
