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 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Labor Day offers a welcome break from our work. For many, it’s a chance to sleep in, take a walk, or enjoy time with loved ones. We’re often told to “unplug,” “decompress,” or “practice… 2025-09-03 Resting in Christ
Five Stories From Elijah’s Life Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them; and Elijah went up… 2025-07-18 A Prophet Taken Home
Five Stories From Elijah’s Life And behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not… 2025-07-17 A Prophet Needing Encouragement
Five Stories From Elijah’s Life Say to Ahab,”Prepare your chariot, and go down before the rain stops you." Now it happened in the meantime that the sky became black with clouds and wind, and there… 2025-07-16 A Prophet of Determination
Five Stories From Elijah’s Life Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, "Is that you, O troubler of Israel?" And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you and… 2025-07-15 A Prophet of Confrontation
Five Stories From Elijah’s Life "Now by this I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your mouth is the truth." 1 Kings 17:24 Elijah was… 2025-07-14 A Prophet of Comfort
1. Read Genesis chapters five and ten. Genealogies are part of God’s Word, given for our instruction. Consider and discuss why God inspired these family trees, and what He intends for us to learn from… 2025-07-12 Weekend Rest Journal
The Books of Moses Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.… 2025-07-11 Deuteronomy: Remember and Teach
The Books of Moses The LORD is longsuffering and abundant in mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression; but He by no means clears the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the… 2025-07-10 Numbers: Sin and Grace in the Wilderness
The Books of Moses Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat, confess over it all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions, concerning all their… 2025-07-09 Leviticus: Sacrifice for Sin
The Books of Moses I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Exodus 20:2 The title of the second book of the… 2025-07-08 Exodus: The Exit from Egypt
