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.
First Sightings "Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:32 On Easter Sunday afternoon, two disciples were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus. In a number of ways, their vision had failed them. Oh, their eyes were working just…
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…
Things Jesus Never Said Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 Happiness is something that everyone wants. Many would say, “Everyone deserves to be…
