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. Glance through the hymns in the “Redeemer” section of The Lutheran Hymnal (Hymns 339-368, Online at ). How do they refer to the Redeemer? Is there a Bible verse that comes to mind for each hymn? How do they speak of sin and grace? How do they comfort us? 2. On Sunday, pay attention… 2026-01-31 Weekend Rest Journal
1. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 teaches us, “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Take a moment to reflect on different circumstance and situations, good and bad.… 2024-11-30 Weekend Rest Journal
Thanksgiving Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel and dwell there; and make an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you fled from the face of Esau your brother.”… 2024-11-29 Give Thanks for Answers to Prayers
Thanksgiving And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted.… 2024-11-28 Give Thanks for Daily Bread
Thanksgiving Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the LORD, and spoke, saying: “I will sing to the LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has… 2024-11-27 Give Thanks for Deliverance
Thanksgiving And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was… 2024-11-26 Remember to Give Thanks
Thanksgiving And Naaman returned to the man of God, he and all his aides, and came and stood before him; and he said, “Indeed, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except… 2024-11-25 Give Thanks to God
1. In Jesus’ teaching about the end of the world there is a great deal of intentional uncertainty about when He will come and a great deal of simple clarity about what will happen when… 2024-11-23 Weekend Rest Journal
End Times “And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because… 2024-11-22 The Sign of the Son of Man
End Times And His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone… 2024-11-21 The Sign of What Used to Be
