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. Read Ezekiel 36:22-28 In what ways might we be guilty of profaning God’s name among the nations? 2. How did God show the holiness of His name by restoring Israel? How does He do the same through our lives? 3. Think about how Ezekiel 36:25-28 are a beautiful picture of baptism. Consider what God…
Easter Questions "Why are you weeping?” John 20:15 Mary Magdalene is emotionally distraught–filled with fear and confusion, tears and sorrow. What happened to the Lord's body? The tomb is empty. The body of Jesus is…
Easter Questions "Why do you seek the living among the dead?” Luke 24:5 The women were lost in despair and grief. They went to the last place anyone had seen Jesus: dead in the tomb.…
1. Take the time to read the accounts of Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1-9, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:29-38; John 12:12-15). Notice the different accounts and gain a fuller understanding of the events of that day. 2.…
Holy Week “They cried out, “Away with him, away with him, crucify him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar.” So he delivered…
Holy Week Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may…
Holy Week Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people.…
Holy Week “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he…
Holy Week “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard it. Mark 11:14 ESV For us, many Mondays are “quiet” because we’ve had a busy Saturday and Sunday. For Jesus,…
1. Jesus said, “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) We can be certain that Jesus’ prayer for us will be granted because…
Jesus Prays for You “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me,…
