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.
The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement…” Romans 15:5 NIV84 The second Christmas gift Paul mentions is the gift of ENCOURAGEMENT. The Greek word used means to call to one’s side. A beautiful image, and a familiar one too. When you hurt yourself as a child, what did your… 2025-12-23 Encouragement
Christmas When the eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus—the name given by the angel before he was conceived. Luke 2:21 (CSB) The Apostle Paul wrote in Galatians 4, “God sent… 2024-12-27 Name above all Names
Christmas In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields … an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But… 2024-12-26 Glorious Proclamation
Christmas Then she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped him tightly in cloth and laid him in a manger. Luke 2:7 (CSB) Of all the promises you have made or were made… 2024-12-25 Promise Kept
Christmas … because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:7 CSB Mary and Joseph made their way from their home in Nazareth to their ancestral home in Bethlehem. Bethlehem was a small… 2024-12-24 Hurdles
Christmas In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be registered. … Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea, to the city… 2024-12-23 Obstacles
1. In what areas have you put hope in your circumstances rather than your Savior? 2. Jot down a few ideas for how you can slow down and delight in God’s peace this Christmas season.… 2024-12-21 Weekend Rest Journal
Advent Candles “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 The fifth candle in our advent wreath is the… 2024-12-20 The Light of Christ
Advent Candles Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house… 2024-12-19 The Love of Angels
Advent Candles Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. Luke 2:17 The third candle is the shepherd candle. We sometimes refer to this… 2024-12-18 The Joy of Shepherds
Advent Candles For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,… 2024-12-17 The Peace of Bethlehem
