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.
Labor Day Aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands…that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing. 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12 In a world addicted to noise, attention, and platform, Paul’s words feel almost countercultural. Aspire to lead… 2025-09-04 The Witness of Good Work
Easter Questions “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts?” Luke 24:38 It has now been almost 12 hours since the report of the women that Jesus was alive! But what… 2024-04-05 Joy to Troubled and Doubt-filled Hearts.
Easter Questions “What kind of conversation is this that you have with one another as you walk and are sad?” Luke 24:17 On Easter evening, as two distraught, confused, extremely sad disciples traveled from Jerusalem… 2024-04-04 Hope to Hearts that Are Disappointed
Easter Questions "Whom are you seeking?” John 20:15 This is Jesus’ second question to Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb. Jesus is saying, “Mary, aren't you on a futile pursuit–looking for someone who is dead?… 2024-04-03 Whom Are We Seeking?
Easter Questions "Why are you weeping?” John 20:15 Mary Magdalene is emotionally distraught–filled with fear and confusion, tears and sorrow. What happened to the Lord's body? The tomb is empty. The body of Jesus is… 2024-04-02 Slow of Heart to Believe!
Easter Questions "Why do you seek the living among the dead?” Luke 24:5 The women were lost in despair and grief. They went to the last place anyone had seen Jesus: dead in the tomb.… 2024-04-01 Why Would Jesus Be Here?
1. Take the time to read the accounts of Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1-9, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:29-38; John 12:12-15). Notice the different accounts and gain a fuller understanding of the events of that day. 2.… 2024-03-30 Weekend Rest Journal
Holy Week “They cried out, “Away with him, away with him, crucify him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar.” So he delivered… 2024-03-29 Good Friday
Holy Week Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may… 2024-03-28 Maundy Thursday
Holy Week Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people.… 2024-03-27 Silent Wednesday
Holy Week “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he… 2024-03-26 Busy Tuesday
