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 1 Samuel 8. Why was Samuel displeased when Israel sought a king? Why was the Lord displeased? What do you think would have pleased the Lord? 2. Read 1 Samuel 12. Please note the warnings given by the LORD through Samuel at Saul’s coronation. Any idea how long it took for things to… 2026-01-03 Weekend Rest Journal
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
All Saints I am the LORD, that is My name; And My glory I will not give to another, Nor My praise to carved images. Isaiah 42:8 Perhaps the words of Isaiah were running through… 2024-11-08 A Bold Witness—Boniface of Mainz
All Saints That the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus… 2024-11-07 A Bold Confession—Polycarp of Smyrna
All Saints And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not charge them… 2024-11-06 A Bold Preaching of Repentance—Stephen
All Saints Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by Jesus; and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, and by some that… 2024-11-05 A Bold Victory Despite Circumstances—John the Baptist
All Saints "The prophet who has a dream, let him tell a dream; And he who has My word, let him speak My word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat?" says the LORD.… 2024-11-04 A Bold Preaching of the Truth—Jeremiah
