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.
Ascension And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. Luke 24:50 In less time than it takes to read this sentence, a person you meet for the first time will have formed certain conclusions about you. If it’s a potential employer, the decision to hire…
Jesus’ Epiphany in John’s Gospel Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he…
Jesus’ Epiphany in John’s Gospel “I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of…
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…
