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.
Ezekiel Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the front of the temple faced east; the water was flowing from under the right side of the temple, south of the altar. Ezekiel 47:1 If you…
Jesus’ Epiphany in John’s Gospel “This is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does…
Jesus’ Epiphany in John’s Gospel In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. That was the true Light which gives light to…
Jesus’ Epiphany in John’s Gospel Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness but have the light of life.” John 8:12 The…
1. Meditate on Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22. Consider how far Jesus lowered Himself to be our Savior. 2. Read Matthew 21:1-9. Consider the ways that Jesus was lowly even in His triumphal entry into…
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation “Because I live, you will live also.” John 14:19 The celebration of an Easter service gives us a spiritual boost as we are reminded of Jesus defeating death and the grave.…
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name. Philippians 2:9 There are times when believers feel hopeless. Increasingly, it seems that Satan…
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation Christ Jesus, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation… He humbled Himself. Philippians 2:6-8 As the…
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:8 We may think that if we were around Jesus when He walked…
Christ’s Humiliation and Exaltation For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich. 2…
1. Memorize (or review) John 11:25-26 2. Pick an Easter hymn for your victory service. Write this down somewhere. Does your pastor or congregation or family keep such requests on file? Check. 3. Study through…
