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.
The Miraculous Messiah – The First Five Miracles Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” Mark 1:23-24… 2024-04-20 Weekend Rest Journal
1. Meditate on Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22. Consider how far Jesus lowered Himself to be our Savior. 2. Read Matthew 21:1-9. Consider the ways that Jesus was lowly even in His triumphal entry into… 2024-04-20 Weekend Rest Journal
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation “Because I live, you will live also.” John 14:19 The celebration of an Easter service gives us a spiritual boost as we are reminded of Jesus defeating death and the grave.… 2024-04-19 Christ's Exaltation is Shared by Those who Are His
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name. Philippians 2:9 There are times when believers feel hopeless. Increasingly, it seems that Satan… 2024-04-18 Christ's Exaltation is Complete
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation Christ Jesus, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation… He humbled Himself. Philippians 2:6-8 As the… 2024-04-17 Christ Voluntarily Humbled Himself
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:8 We may think that if we were around Jesus when He walked… 2024-04-16 The Extent of Christ's Humiliation
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich. 2… 2024-04-15 The Definition of Christ's Humiliation
1. Memorize (or review) John 11:25-26 2. Pick an Easter hymn for your victory service. Write this down somewhere. Does your pastor or congregation or family keep such requests on file? Check. 3. Study through… 2024-04-13 Weekend Rest Journal
I Am the Resurrection and the Life Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes… 2024-04-12 Victory Over Death
I Am the Resurrection and the Life Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes… 2024-04-11 I Know that My Redeemer Lives
