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.
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 we attempted to consider just how great a lowering it was for Jesus to go from fully God to become… 2026-01-07 Humility of a Servant
1. Jesus baptizes us with the Holy Spirit. Review the following passages. Note how they connect the Holy Spirit to the Sacrament of Baptism. Note also the blessings that flow into our lives through the… 2025-01-18 Weekend Rest Journal
Jesus’ Baptism John bore witness, saying, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water… 2025-01-17 Jesus’ Baptism—A Foreshadowing of Our Own Baptisms
Jesus’ Baptism And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 Why are the final words of God the Father, spoken from heaven… 2025-01-16 Jesus’ Baptism—Affirmed by God the Father
Jesus’ Baptism Suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son!” Matthew 3:17a Jesus’ baptism is often used by believers to support the teaching of the Trinity. All three persons of the… 2025-01-15 Jesus’ Baptism—Identified as God’s Son
Jesus’ Baptism Suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son!” Matthew 3:17a Jesus’ baptism is often used by believers to support the teaching of the Trinity. All three persons of the… 2025-01-15 Jesus’ Baptism—Identified as God’s Son
Jesus’ Baptism When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting… 2025-01-14 Jesus’ Baptism—Anointed by the Holy Spirit
Jesus’ Baptism Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming… 2025-01-13 Jesus Baptism’- Baptized by John for us
Read the account of Jesus’s first recorded miracle, his changing of water into wine at the wedding in Cana (John 2:12). What is being manifested? Herod’s chief priests and scribes looked to Scripture to find… 2025-01-11 Weekend Rest Journal
Week of Epiphany And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 In addition to the visit of the wise men, another event… 2025-01-10 The Son of God is Revealed Through His Baptism
Week of Epiphany And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 In addition to the visit of the wise men, another event… 2025-01-10 The Son of God is Revealed Through His Baptism
