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.
Reformation: Justification But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness. Romans 4:5: What good would all the money in the world do you if you were dead? What joy would sunshine give you if you locked yourself away inside? Or what gladness… 2025-10-31 Subjective Justification
End Times A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.” Matthew 16:4 Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and… 2024-11-20 The Signs of the Times of Christ
End Times Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Matthew records the events of Isaiah fulfilled:… 2024-11-19 The Sign for All Times
End Times Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and… 2024-11-18 Signs And the End Times
1. The Catechism gives the following criteria for a Sacrament:A Sacrament is INSTITUTED BY CHRIST.A Sacrament has EARTHLY ELEMENTS (water, bread, wine).A Sacrament gives SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. Look up these passages to find evidence of these… 2024-11-16 Weekend Rest Journal
Means of Grace And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Likewise He… 2024-11-15 Something to Remember Him By
Means of Grace. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 3:27 They say that clothes make the man. Clothes can indicate a lot about a person, or… 2024-11-14 Baptism: A New Set of Clothes
Means of Grace In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who… 2024-11-13 Sealed by the Sacraments
Means of Grace You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word. Psalms 119:65 When someone tells you, “You have my word,” your response will greatly depend on who is speaking.… 2024-11-12 You Have God’s Word
Means of Grace For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.… 2024-11-11 The Only Power to Salvation
1. Consider what might prevent you from talking to your family or friends about Jesus. Pray for boldness and encouragement to share the Gospel. 2. Read Hebrews 11. Every time a different hero of faith… 2024-11-09 Weekend Rest Journal
