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.
Holy Week After two days it was the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take Him by trickery and put Him to death. But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar of the people.” Then Judas Iscariot, one of… 2025-04-16 Holy Wednesday
The Work of the Holy Spirit God called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:14 Yesterday, we celebrated the Feast of Pentecost. During the… 2024-05-20 Called Us by the Gospel
1. Write out a prayer for single mothers of young children and infants. 2. Read the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1. What do we learn from Hannah’s life about prayer, motherhood, and faith?… 2024-05-18 Weekend Rest Journal
Mothers But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive… 2024-05-17 A Blessing to Me
Mothers My spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:47 NIV Let’s not forget the mother of our Savior. When Jesus was just a child, it was His earthly mother and father who were in… 2024-05-16 A Blessing to Mary
Mothers Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. (Romans 16:13 NIV) Is Mother’s Day just for women who have given birth? I don’t think so.… 2024-05-15 A Blessing to the Church
Mothers My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep,… 2024-05-14 A Blessing to the Child
Mothers The LORD God said, “It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18 Before the first mother, came the first wife. I hope nobody… 2024-05-13 A Blessing for the Man
1. There are seven “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. Which two are missing from this week's devotions? (Look up John 11:25 & 14:6) 2. Make a list of the seven “I AM”… 2024-05-11 Weekend Rest Journal
Jesus: The Great “I AM” "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."… 2024-05-10 I AM the Vine
Jesus: The Great “I AM” When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of… 2024-05-09 I AM the Light of the World
