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 127. What does it teach about work and God’s role in your labor? 2. In what ways can you see your job (or daily tasks) as service to God and neighbor? 3. What are you currently carrying that Jesus invites you to lay down (Matthew 11:28)? 4. Write a prayer asking God… 2025-09-06 Weekend Rest Journal
Apostles’ Creed Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Even though the Apostles’ Creed isn’t a prayer, Martin… 2024-08-02 I Believe
Apostles’ Creed Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the… 2024-08-01 I Believe in the Holy Spirit
Apostles’ Creed But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death… 2024-07-31 I Believe in Jesus Christ
Apostles’ Creed Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1 Everyone has a father, but not everyone has a loving father.… 2024-07-30 I Believe in God the Father Almighty
Apostles’ Creed For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:10 Every Sunday morning we stand up to say together, “I believe.” Most often we… 2024-07-29 I Believe
1. The New Testament is the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Look up these different prophecies, and look in your Bible for cross references (in the reference column or foot notes): Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 53;… 2024-07-27 Weekend Rest Journal
Zechariah "Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, Against the Man who is My Companion," Says the LORD of hosts. "Strike the Shepherd, And the sheep will be scattered; Then I will turn My hand against… 2024-07-26 The Prophet of the Passion
Zechariah “And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn… 2024-07-25 The Prophet of the Crucifixion
Zechariah Then I said to them, "If it is agreeable to you, give me my wages; and if not, refrain." So they weighed out for my wages thirty pieces of silver. And the LORD said… 2024-07-24 The Prophet of the Betrayal
Zechariah Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal… 2024-07-23 The Prophet of Palm Sunday
