2024-09-26 Savior From What?
Jesus the Evangelist The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.” Jesus said… Read More »2024-09-26 Savior From What?
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.
All Saints That the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:7 Polycarp served as a bishop in the early church. He served in the city of Smyrna,… Read More »2024-09-26 Savior From What?
Jesus the Evangelist The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.” Jesus said… Read More »2024-09-26 Savior From What?
Jesus the Evangelist Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give… Read More »2024-09-25 Living Water
Jesus the Evangelist A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” For His disciples had gone away… Read More »2024-09-24 Connection Made
Jesus the Evangelist He needed to go through Samaria. So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of… Read More »2024-09-23 Contact Desired
1. List some earthly things that give you joy. 2. List some heavenly/spiritual things that give you joy. 3. Offer a prayer to God, asking… Read More »2024-09-21 Weekend Rest Journal
Ecclesiastes A good name is better than good oil, And the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth. Ecclesiastes 7:1… Read More »2024-09-20 A Good Name
Ecclesiastes Whatever exists has already been named, and it is known what man is; for he cannot dispute with him who is stronger than he… Read More »2024-09-19 Planning with God
Ecclesiastes All a man's labor is for his mouth and yet the appetite (that is, the soul) is not satisfied. Ecclesiastes 6:7 NASB1995 (Read Ecclesiastes… Read More »2024-09-18 The Grateful Soul
Ecclesiastes The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, Whether he eats little or much; But the abundance of the rich will not permit him… Read More »2024-09-17 The Lasting Riches