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.
1. Read Psalm 106 to see a Wonderful description of God’s Longsuffering grace and mercy. The Psalmist recounts God’s faithful dealing with His rebellious people in the wilderness and God’s faithfulness in spite of their great sin. Consider how your life has been like Israel in the wilderness and how God has been faithful to… 2025-03-29 Weekend Rest Journal
Parables of Holy Week “Then last of all the landowner sent his son to the vinedressers saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ But when the vinedressers saw the son, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come,… 2024-02-20 The Parable of the Vinedressers: Who’s in Charge?
Parables of Holy Week “A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted… 2024-02-19 The Parable of the Two Sons: Pleasing God
1. The Lenten section of the Lutheran Hymnal is an excellent devotional resource concerning the comfort and value that Christ’s passion affords us. Review a hymn of your choice from the Lenten section (140-159) and… 2024-02-17 Weekend Rest Journal
Introduction to Lent Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 The apostle Paul instructed the Christians of Asia… 2024-02-16 Ponder Jesus’ cross as your bridge to Heaven.
Introduction to Lent "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 One summer afternoon, two boys were playing in the backyard with their action… 2024-02-15 Ponder Jesus’ Cross for Your Comfort.
Introduction to Lent Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it. Psalm 119:35 Knowing that Jesus has taken away our sins, healed us with His stripes, and made peace with… 2024-02-14 Ponder Jesus’ Passion and Its Effect on Your Life.
Introduction to Lent But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep… 2024-02-13 Ponder Jesus’ Great Distress and Its Cause
Introduction to Lent "See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. For he will be delivered over to the Gentiles… 2024-02-12 Jesus, I Will Ponder Now
