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.
1. Anyone can claim authority, but Jesus exudes authority. Read Mark 9:14-29. How does Jesus show his authority? 2. Read Mark 12:1-12. How does Jesus show his authority? 3. Read Mark 12:13-27. How does Jesus show his authority? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Prophet Samuel “For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. Therefore I also have lent him to the LORD; as long as he lives… 2024-06-24 The Blessing Of Godly Parents
1. Read all of 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 to review the full account of Hannah and Samuel. As you read Hannah’s whole prayer in chapter two, notice how the same theme continues—praise and thanks and glory… 2024-06-22 Weekend Rest Journal
Parents Prayers Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, “Go to my country and to my family, and take a wife for my son Isaac.” … The servant arose and went to Mesopotamia, to the city… 2024-06-21 Abraham: Spouse
Parent Prayers Job’s sons used to go and hold a feast in the house of each one on his day … And when the days of the feast had run their course, Job would send… 2024-06-20 Job: Spiritual Welfare
Parent Prayers When a spirit-possessed boy saw Jesus, immediately the spirit convulsed him, and he fell on the ground and wallowed, foaming at the mouth. So Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening… 2024-06-19 The Unnamed Father: Parental Wisdom
Parent Prayers Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel … Now when she had weaned him, she took him up with her to the house of the Lord in Shiloh. And the child was young. Then they… 2024-06-18 Hannah: Thanksgiving
Parent Prayers Hannah had no children … She prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish. Then she made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget… 2024-06-17 Hannah: To Be or Not to Be
1. What other pictures of light do we see in the Bible? What hymns use that imagery? 2. What would be some good “morning” Bible passages to wake up to each day? Do they mention… 2024-06-15 Weekend Rest Journal
The Word is a Lamp And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning… 2024-06-14 A Light to Shine in the Darkness
The Word is a Lamp Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people;… 2024-06-13 A Shining Light
