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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.

Today’s Daily Rest Reading

2026-03-28 Weekend Rest Journal

1. Read Acts 6:1-7. How many of the individuals listed here are familiar to you? Did the Lord Jesus know them? Does He know you? YES! 2. Read Romans 16:1-16. How many of these names do you recognize? Did Paul know them? How many people do you have contact with from day to day that… 

2025-12-26 Peace

The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.” Romans 15:13 NIV84 The fifth Christmas gift Paul mentions is PEACE. I once… 

2025-12-25 Joy

The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God of hope fill you with all joy.” Romans 15:13 NIV84 The fourth Christmas gift Paul mentions is JOY. But where does true joy originate? This time of… 

2025-12-24 Hope

The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “That through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 NIV84 The third Christmas gift Paul mentions is the gift of HOPE. In Scripture true… 

2025-12-23 Encouragement

The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement…” Romans 15:5 NIV84 The second Christmas gift Paul mentions is the gift of ENCOURAGEMENT. The Greek word used means to call to… 

2025-12-22 Endurance

The Gifts Beneath God’s Tree “May the God who gives endurance…” Romans 15:5 NIV84 The most important Christmas gifts cannot be purchased with cash or credit cards. Even limitless funds can’t buy true love or… 

2025-12-20 Weekend Rest Journal

1. The psalms that have been the basis of the devotions this week are often used in Christmas worship. Several of them are also Messianic psalms – that is, they contain prophecies about Christ and… 

2025-12-19 Sing to the LORD a New Song!

Psalms of Christmas Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Psalm 96:1 This psalm of praise reminds us of the glory and joy of Christ’s coming to… 

2025-12-16 Christ as King, Priest, and Judge

Psalms of Christmas You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek. Psalm 110: 4b Yesterday, we saw how Christ is the ultimate King, ruling over heaven and earth. Christ’s Kingship and divinity…