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. The Eighth Commandment is easily broken especially when it comes to politics. Take a moment to consider how this has played out in your life. Pray for the Lord’s help in growing in a Christ like attitude. 2. As a non-Roman in a Roman province, an individual of Jesus' time would have virtually no… 2025-07-05 Weekend Rest Journal
1. Look in the Scriptures or reflect on some passages you’ve memorized for mantras that are helpful and encouraging to memorize and write these out. 2. Read Psalm 119:1-8. What is the truth that makes… 2025-05-31 Weekend Rest Journal
Things Jesus Never Said Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 Happiness is something that everyone wants. Many would say, “Everyone deserves to be… 2025-05-30 “As Long as You’re Happy”
Things Jesus Never Said 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 That statement, “Live Your Truth”, I must… 2025-05-29 “Live Your Truth”
Things Jesus Never Said "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me." John 14:1 “Believe in yourself” is a commonly used phrase. Most of the time this phrase is… 2025-05-28 “Believe in Yourself”
Things Jesus Never Said Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. "For whoever desires to save… 2025-05-27 “Follow Your Heart”
Things Jesus Never Said "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-32 I came across an article… 2025-05-26 “Be True to Yourself”
1. List some of the reasons that Jesus’ ascension is so important for us. 2. Ascension is celebrated towards the end of the Easter season and it brings us into Pentecost shortly after. What are… 2025-05-24 Weekend Rest Journal
Ascension “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into… 2025-05-23 God Will Come Again
Ascension And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen. Luke 24:52-53 This passage was alluded to in the previous devotion. We… 2025-05-22 God Has Remained
Ascension God has gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Psalm 47:5 The beginning of Psalm 47:1-2, which is a psalm of the sons of Korah, joyfully goes: “Oh,… 2025-05-21 God Has Gone Up
