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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.

Today’s Daily Rest Reading

2026-03-24 Barnabas: Son of Encouragement

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… 

2026-02-28 Weekend Rest Journal

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… 

2026-02-27 The Submission of Jesus to the Cross

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,… 

2026-02-24 The Submission of Jesus to Humanity

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… 

2026-02-21 Weekend Rest Journal

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… 

2026-02-20 Truly

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… 

2026-02-19 We Never Saw Anything Like This

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… 

2026-02-18 God Is Pleased

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…