Daily Devotional With Murphy Eyenike

In today's devotional we see Jesus marvel at the attitude of the people from Nazareth and how it hindered his ministry with them. The people who should know him the most and have experienced him the most became offended at his success. "The next Sabbath he began teaching in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. They asked, “Where did he get all this wisdom and the power to perform suc...

Mark chapter 5 gives us a comprehensive lesson on faith; the faith of Jairus whose daughter was almost dead, and the woman who had suffered with a blood disease for 12. "Then a leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, arrived. When he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet, pleading fervently with him. “My little daughter is dying,” he said. “Please come and lay your hands on her; heal her so...

In today's devotional, we see Jesus teach about 3 broad reasons why people become unproductive with the word of God and what it takes to be productive with the word of God. "“Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seed. As he scattered it across his field, some of the seed fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate it. Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seed sprouted qu...

We draw several lessons from our devotional today. First, we see Jesus heals someone in response to the faith of the man's friend. "Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door. While he was preaching God’s word to them, four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn’t bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so...

In today's devotional, we see that during his earthly ministry, Jesus healed and helped all those who came to him for help or healing; "That evening after sunset, many sick and demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. The whole town gathered at the door to watch. So Jesus healed many people who were sick with various diseases, and he cast out many demons. But because the demons knew who he wa...

In today's devotional, I reminded us of the Great Commission. A commission is an instruction, a command authorizing the commissioned. This isn't a suggestion but an assignment to carry out. "Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Hol...

It's amazing what Jesus accomplished on the cross. When Jesus spoke these final words in the book of Matthew; "At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” Matthew 27:46 NLT. God, for the first time ever abandoned his only begotten because he was carrying on himself the sins of the whole world. Go...

Jesus' trial before the elders and leading priest, his trial before Pilate and his final crucifixion on the cross marks a turning in history. It's amazing to realize it was all prophecied in scripture yet the devil took part in bringing its fulfilment to pass. The teachers of religious law and leading priest accused Jesus falsely and handed him over to Pilate exactly just as the scriptures and Jes...

In today's devotional, we reviewed why Peter, the bravest of Jesus' disciples denied he ever met or knew Jesus; "Meanwhile, Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant girl came over and said to him, “You were one of those with Jesus the Galilean.” But Peter denied it in front of everyone. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said. Later, out by the gate, another servant girl not...

In today's devotional, we contrast the choices of Jesus and Judas; Jesus to go to the cross and Judas to betray his Lord and master. In our conclusion we said we must make our own choice, it's a choice to follow and give your life to and for Jesus Christ. Jesus predicted his death at least 4 times in the book of Matthew, it didn't happen because Judas plotting with the religious leaders, were able...

In today's devotional, Jesus uses the parable of the 10 bridesmaid and the 3 servants to teach us about our preparedness for the kingdom. Questions; what made the 5 bridesmaids wise? Why didn't the master give all the servants the same opportunity? Does these story mean there will be an accounting at some point when we come into the kingdom? In the story, we noticed that the bridesmaid had several...

In today's devotional, we conclude our discussion of Jesus' prediction of the future in Matthew chapters 24. Today, we conclude that the future events of Jesus' second coming is in two stages; the first heralds the day of rapture and will be unexpected. This day will catch many people unaware and unprepared. *“However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels...

In today's devotional, Jesus addressed 2 specific questions in light of his comments that the temple buildings they were looking at would soon be demolished; the disciples asked him, "Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?” Matthew 24:3 NLT All of what Je...

Are you a Pharisee? Before Jesus came on the scene, a Pharisee was someone who followed the strictest dictates of the Jewish law, a religious leader. However, something was wrong in the way they interpreted and applied the word of God, Jesus called them, hypocrites! Pretender! Blind guides! The more you read the words of Jesus, the more you realize he had a point. A hypocrite is someone who say on...

What is the greatest commandment? What is the most important commandment God expects everyone one of us to fulfill? When Jesus was asked this question, it was to entrap him, if he mentioned one, they would accuse him of neglecting others. If he said; "you shall not kill", which is important, they would ask, what about; "you shall not steal" or "you shall not bear false witness against your neighbo...

In today's devotional, we see a lesson on how faith work and how doubt hinders it. With this teaching Jesus shows us that faith is what makes your prayer powerful so that you can be sure you will get answers; "Then Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown...

Jesus shares this intriguing parable with his disciples about a landowner and his hiring of workers to work in his vineyard. He hires workers at 6am, 9am, 12, 3pm and 5pm, work is rounded off at 6pm. At the end of the day's, the landowner decides to pay all the workers, no matter when they were hired, the same pay. "When those hired at five o’clock were paid, each received a full day’s wage. When...

"“What sorrow awaits the world, because it tempts people to sin. Temptations are inevitable, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting. So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It’s better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one foot than to be thrown into eternal fire with both of your hands and feet." Matthew 18:7‭-‬8 NLT. If we take Jesus at...

In today's devotional, we draw lesson from a warning Jesus shared with his disciples about being careful about the influence of the Pharisees and Sadducees; "Later, after they crossed to the other side of the lake, the disciples discovered they had forgotten to bring any bread. “Watch out!” Jesus warned them. “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” Matthew 16:5‭-‬6 NLT. Though the di...

"Take courage. I am here!" These were the words of Jesus to his disciples when they were consumed with fear. The disciples had been struggling against the elements for several hours, now, they see a figure walking on the water towards them, naturally, they were afraid. "Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. Abo...

In today's devotional, Jesus teaches the people using parables or stories. Parables instead of simply quoting scriptures are relatable and helped those listening to both remember what was shared and the lessons intended. In the parable of the sower for example, a farmer sows seeds on 4 types of soils; a footpath, a rocky soil, a thorny soil, and the good soil. Jesus said each of these soils repres...

In today's devotional, we see the Pharisees continue to accuse Jesus of using demonic influence in performing his miracles, our focus is on why they did it even though we also learn how Jesus actually cast out evil spirits. My suggestion this morning is that they were simply jealous of his rise to fame and the commendations people were making about him. "The crowd was amazed and asked, “Could it b...

In today's devotional, we paid attention to 2 major themes; the purpose of the sabbath, and giving all of our burdens to Jesus. Why did God give the whole of creation the sabbath and mandated the children of Israel to rest on that day? What did Jesus mean when he said; "Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you....

Who is a follower of Jesus and is there a cost for following him? These and more are some of the questions Jesus answers in Matthew chapter 10 as he sends out his 12 apostles. They had a message, and the authority and backing to prove it. Their message was; "Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near." Matthew 10:7 NLT. All followers of Jesus have this qualities. They are like shee...

In today's devotional, in several instances, Jesus healed people in response to their faith. We pointed a verse today and said; faith can be seen. In faith, some were able to literally reach into the power of God to receive their miracles. In the case of the woman with the issue of blood, she, without asking permission or anyone knowing, had faith enough to be healed by touching him instead of Jes...