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.
Lesser Known Disciples Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers. Acts 15:22 (ESV) We first hear about Silas (or Silvanus) for…
Pentecost There came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. …
Pentecost When the day of Pentecost had fully come… Acts 2:1 Pastors seek to get their people to think “outpouring of the Holy Spirit” when they hear the word “Pentecost.” “Pentecost” originally had a different…
1. Look for instances in Ephesians where Paul refers to the walk of a Christian. 2. What are six "do nots" of Ephesians 4:25-32? 3. How is it possible to stand against the schemes of…
Walk the Walk Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:10 As the dearly loved children of God, we are urged to walk the walk of…
Walk the Walk For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8 The Bible uses this picture of light in a spiritual sense to…
Walk the Walk Therefore, be imitators of God as his dearly loved children. And walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.…
Walk the Walk I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called. Ephesians 4:1 What is your high calling? Listen to the Apostle’s description…
Walk the Walk For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance so that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 EHV Today we begin a study…
1. Look in the Scriptures or reflect on some passages you’ve memorized for mantras that are helpful and encouraging to memorize and write these out. 2. Read Psalm 119:1-8. What is the truth that makes…
