2024-06-28 God Sees The Heart
The Prophet Samuel So it was, when they came, that he looked at Eliab and said, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before Him!” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance… 2024-06-28 God Sees The Heart
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
The Prophet Samuel So it was, when they came, that he looked at Eliab and said, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before Him!” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance… 2024-06-28 God Sees The Heart
The Prophet Samuel Now it came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his sons judges over Israel. … But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after dishonest… 2024-06-27 Teach Your Children About The Lord
The Lord was with Samuel and let none of his words fall to the ground. And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel had been established as a prophet of the Lord. 1… 2024-06-26 God Gives Us Faithful Ministers
The Prophet Samuel Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.” 1 Samuel 3:10 When Samuel was a boy, few of… 2024-06-25 Listen To God’s Word
The Prophet Samuel “For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. Therefore I also have lent him to the LORD; as long as he lives… 2024-06-24 The Blessing Of Godly Parents
1. Read all of 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 to review the full account of Hannah and Samuel. As you read Hannah’s whole prayer in chapter two, notice how the same theme continues—praise and thanks and glory… 2024-06-22 Weekend Rest Journal
Parents Prayers Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, “Go to my country and to my family, and take a wife for my son Isaac.” … The servant arose and went to Mesopotamia, to the city… 2024-06-21 Abraham: Spouse
Parent Prayers Job’s sons used to go and hold a feast in the house of each one on his day … And when the days of the feast had run their course, Job would send… 2024-06-20 Job: Spiritual Welfare
Parent Prayers When a spirit-possessed boy saw Jesus, immediately the spirit convulsed him, and he fell on the ground and wallowed, foaming at the mouth. So Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening… 2024-06-19 The Unnamed Father: Parental Wisdom
Parent Prayers Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel … Now when she had weaned him, she took him up with her to the house of the Lord in Shiloh. And the child was young. Then they… 2024-06-18 Hannah: Thanksgiving