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.
Ecclesiastes I saw all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun. Ecclesiastes 8:17 (Read 8:14-17) Why do “bad” things happen to good people? Abel was murdered in his youth. Jonathan died in battle. Jeremiah had to suffer in the miry pit. A Christian’s car… 2026-02-02 Under the Sun
Philippians Christ Humility Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth… 2026-01-09 Humility to Glory
Philippians Christ Humility He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Philippians 2:8 (EHV) When the Son of God humbled Himself and took on human nature, He subjected… 2026-01-08 Humility in Death
Philippians Christ Humility But he emptied himself by taking the nature of a servant. When he was born in human likeness, and his appearance was like that of any other man, Philippians 2:7 (EHV) Yesterday… 2026-01-07 Humility of a Servant
Philippians Christ Humility Though he was by nature God, he did not consider equality with God as a prize to be displayed, but he emptied himself by taking the nature of a servant. Philippians 2:6-7a… 2026-01-06 Humility of a Man
Philippians Christ Humility Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility consider one another better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 (EHV) Humility is generally considered to be a virtuous thing. But what… 2026-01-05 Humility
1. Read 1 Samuel 8. Why was Samuel displeased when Israel sought a king? Why was the Lord displeased? What do you think would have pleased the Lord? 2. Read 1 Samuel 12. Please note… 2026-01-03 Weekend Rest Journal
Stump of Jesse–From Fallen Kings To the Eternal King And Josiah took away all the abominations from all the territory that belonged to the people of Israel and made all who were present in Israel… 2026-01-02 Josiah: A Reformation
Stump of Jesse–From Fallen Kings To the Eternal King The Lord spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they paid no attention. Therefore the Lord brought upon them the commanders of the army of… 2026-01-01 Manasseh: Unbelieving . . . Undone
Stump of Jesse–From Fallen Kings To the Eternal King He removed the high places and broke the pillars and cut down the Asherah. And he broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made,… 2025-12-31 Hezekiah: Restored the Kingdom, Restored in Body
