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.
The Beatitudes “Blesséd are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 Among the Greeks, the word MAKARIOS was used to describe people who had achieved an enviable position in life. Status was usually measured in terms of money, power, prestige, or fame. Jesus, however, gave the term makarios to those who…
1. Pray (or write out a prayer) for your pastor to have courage and faithfulness to his calling. If you are so inclined, tell your pastor that you have been praying for him and ask…
Moses Excuses Moses said, “Please, Lord, send someone else.” Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses, and he said, “Isn’t Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, he…
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Moses Excuses But Moses asked God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” He answered, “I will certainly be with you, and this…
1. How does Mark 1:4,15 show the importance of repentance? 2. German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, “We Lutherans have gathered like eagles round the carcass of cheap grace, and there have drunk the poison which…
Lent Do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? Romans 2:4 Jesus said that God “makes His sun to rise on…
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