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.
Indpendence Day First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (ESV) During the 2024 presidential campaigns, the scads of political signs in our town were clamoring for my attention. Then I saw a few… 2025-07-03 The Politics of Prayer
1. Read the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed. Write down, circle, or underline all the blessings that your Good Shepherd gave you. 2. Hymnist Francis Rous wrote a beautiful hymn based on Psalm 23.… 2025-05-17 Weekend Rest Journal
Good Shepherd "No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received… 2025-05-16 Jesus is Our Good Shepherd—and He has Proven It.
Good Shepherd "Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. John 10:17 Jesus is a very good shepherd indeed. He keeps us safe from evil ways… 2025-05-15 Jesus is Our Good Shepherd—Risen!
Good Shepherd "I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life… 2025-05-14 Jesus is our Good Shepherd—He Knows Us.
Good Shepherd “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. I am the… 2025-05-13 Jesus is our Good Shepherd—He Protects His Sheep
Good Shepherd Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 100:3 There are many… 2025-05-12 Jesus is Our Good Shepherd—We are His sheep.
1. Read all of 1 Corinthians 15 and see how it forms the basis for Paul’s admonition to be steadfast and immovable. 2. On the words “always abounding in the work of the Lord,” an… 2025-05-10 Weekend Rest Journal
Since He is Risen Knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 The Bible contains many unqualified promises. They are wonderful and amazing, so different from the uncertain promises… 2025-05-09 Since He is Risen Your Work for Him is Never in Vain
Since He is Risen Always abounding in the work of the Lord… 1 Corinthians 15:58 We sometimes hear retired people complain that too many demands are made on their time. Their days end up being… 2025-05-08 Since He is Risen Abound in the Lord’s Work Always
Since He is Risen Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable… 1 Corinthians 15:58 In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul teaches Christ’s resurrection as a fact of history, an event that has been confirmed by the… 2025-05-07 Since He is Risen Be Steadfast
