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 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 4:36-37 (ESV) The Acts of the Apostles tells us about a man…
Read Colossians 1:15-17 followed by Philippians 2:1-11. Reflect on the contrast in these two passages. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus draws a distinction between what He wills, and what the Father wills. This leads…
Temptations of Christ Then [Jesus] said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying,…
Temptations of Christ Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to him, “All these I will give…
Temptations of Christ Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down.…
Temptations of Christ Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came…
Temptations of Christ And [Jesus] said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?” And they did not understand the saying that he…
1. Anyone can claim authority, but Jesus exudes authority. Read Mark 9:14-29. How does Jesus show his authority? 2. Read Mark 12:1-12. How does Jesus show his authority? 3. Read Mark 12:13-27. How does Jesus…
The Gospel of Mark And Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood facing…
The Gospel of Mark And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you question these things in your hearts?” Mark 2:8 (ESV) “Did you like…
The Gospel of Mark And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. Mark 1:10 (ESV) After Mark…
