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.
Stump of Jesse–From Fallen Kings To the Eternal King And when all Israel saw that the king did not listen to them, the people answered the king, “What portion do we have in David? We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse. To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, David.”… 2025-12-30 Rehoboam: Arrogance and Foolishness
Profile of the Prophet Isaiah “Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes… 2025-10-21 He Was a Penitent and Forgiven Sinner
Profile of the Prophet Isaiah The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Isaiah 1:1 God… 2025-10-20 He Saw Visions of Things to Come
1. Read about the following servants of God, and write down (1) what was God’s purpose for them, (2) how God directed their lives to meet that purpose, (3) what were their reactions to God’s… 2025-10-18 Weekend Rest Journal
You are Here for a Reason Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour”? But for this purpose I came to this hour. Father, glorify Your name.… 2025-10-17 Jesus Carried Out His Purpose
You are Here for a Reason Then Moses said to the Lord, “O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech… 2025-10-16 Don’t Underestimate the Power of God
You are Here for a Reason Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” So the… 2025-10-15 Facing the Enemy
You are Here for a Reason And when the king came to the den, he cried out with a lamenting voice to Daniel. The king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Daniel, servant of the living God,… 2025-10-14 I’ll Never, No Never, No Never Forsake!
You are Here for a Reason ”Who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14b If you have not read the short Old Testament book of… 2025-10-13 What is Your Purpose on Earth?
1. Look carefully and honestly at the gifts listed in Romans 12:4-9 or in I Corinthians 12:4-11 and write down other gifts. Think about gifts that you or others have noticed in you. Write down… 2025-10-11 Weekend Rest Journal
