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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 is. For there are many words which increase futility. 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.

Holy Week So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. John 19:30 The cross stood tall on a hill called Golgotha — rough, splintered wood holding the Savior of the world. He was mocked and ridiculed. The disciples who once swore…
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 is. For there are many words which increase futility. What…
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 6:1-9) Looking at things from an earthly perspective, Solomon tells…
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 to sleep. Ecclesiastes 5:12 (Read Ecclesiastes 5:9-20) Two thousand years…
Ecclesiastes "If you see the oppression of the poor and the ruthless denial of justice and rights in a province, do not be shocked over the matter, for one higher than the high is on…
1. This week, we examined the roles of laypeople in the congregation. Philip in the Book of Acts is an example of a layperson who was sent as an evangelist. Philip in Acts is not…
Encouraging the Roles of Laypeople Exhort the young men to be sober-minded, in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be…
Encouraging the Roles of Laypeople The young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be…
Encouraging the Roles of Laypeople The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things– that they admonish the young women to love their…
Encouraging the Roles of Laypeople The older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience. Titus 2:2 The Apostle Paul beings by instructing Titus to encourage the older men in their…
Encouraging the Roles of Laypeople As for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine. Titus 2:1 The Apostle Paul writes these words to Titus after laying out the qualifications of the public…