Today’s Open Heaven devotional (12 March 2025) is JESUS DELIVERS
The daily devotion guide is written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVEN 12 MARCH 2025 DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: JESUS DELIVERS
MEMORISE
And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
2 Samuel 22:2
READ: Mark 1:23-28
23 And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.
26 And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
27 And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
28 And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.
RCCG OPEN HEAVEN 12 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE
In Exodus 14:13-30, Pharaoh’s army pursued the Israelites as they camped before the Red Sea. The Israelites knew that unless something happened, they would either all be dead or be driven back into bondage. Moses, their leader, cried to God, and He delivered them with His mighty hand. In Mark 5:1-15, the man who was possessed by a legion of demons was set free with just one word from the Great Deliverer.
A woman once had a strange problem; anytime an electric appliance was switched on around her, instead of the appliance working, the electric current would flow through her.
For example, if a fan was turned on, instead of the fan rotating, the woman would start rotating. If a fridge was switched on, instead of the things in it to get cold, the woman would start getting cold, and if an electric iron was switched on, she would start getting hot.
Consequently, they dared not use any electrical appliance in her house, and as such, the house was in darkness. When I sent for her, I was told that she couldn’t travel in a vehicle because one day, people tried to take her to the hospital in a pick-up van, and as the driver switched on the engine, the current flowed from the engine to the woman, picked her up, and threw her out of the vehicle. Since she couldn’t travel in a vehicle, I had to go to her house, and I told her that all she needed was to give her life to Jesus because He would deliver her from the power of darkness. She gave her life to Jesus, we prayed a simple prayer, and she was delivered immediately.
Jesus died and rose again to save man from satan’s grip (1 John 3:8). It doesn’t matter if many forces of darkness are troubling you; if you call on Him, He will set you free. The man with the unclean spirit in the synagogue had one demon (Mark 1:23-26), Mary Magdalene had seven (Mark 16:9), and the madman of Gadara had a legion (Mark 5:1-15), and Jesus delivered all of them.
I declare your deliverance from the forces of darkness that might be tormenting you or anything that concerns you, in Jesus’ name.
Jesus has paid the price for your deliverance; begin to walk in it.
PRAYER POINT
I walk in total deliverance in every area of my life, in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Joshua 23-24
HYMN 19: ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME
OPEN HEAVEN 12 MARCH 2025 COMMENTARY
1. The Reality of Spiritual Oppression
The Open Heaven devotional for today begins by highlighting biblical and modern examples of demonic oppression:
- Biblical Examples:
- Israel at the Red Sea (Exodus 14). Facing annihilation, God delivered them supernaturally.
- The Gadarene Demoniac (Mark 5:1-15). A man bound by a legion of demons was set free by Jesus’ word.
- Modern Testimony:
- The woman who conducted electricity like an appliance – a bizarre manifestation of demonic bondage.
Key Insight:
- Demonic forces operate in varying intensities (1 demon, 7 demons, legions), but Christ’s authority over all is absolute (Colossians 2:15).
- Oppression often manifests physically/emotionally (e.g., the woman’s electrical affliction).
Application:
✔ Never normalize strange, persistent struggles—bring them to Jesus!
✔ Reject fear; demons tremble at His name (James 2:19).
2. The Simplicity of Deliverance
The woman’s deliverance came through:
- Surrender to Christ (“Give your life to Jesus”).
- A Simple Prayer (No lengthy rituals—just faith in His power).
Biblical Parallels:
- Paul and Silas (Acts 16:16-18). Delivered a girl through Christ’s name.
- The Disciples (Luke 10:17). Demons submitted to Jesus’ authority delegated to them.
Warning Against Overcomplication:
- Deliverance isn’t about elaborate methods but faith in Christ’s finished work (1 John 3:8).
Prayer Model:
“Jesus, I belong to You. Break every chain of darkness in my life now, by Your blood and authority!”
3. The Scope of Christ’s Deliverance
Jesus’ power is universal and limitless:
- One demon (Mark 1:23-26) → Obeyed immediately.
- Seven demons (Mary Magdalene, Mark 16:9) → Completely freed.
- Legions (Mark 5:9) → No match for His command.
Encouragement:
- No bondage is too strong, no addiction too deep, no curse too old for Jesus to break.
- Your “Red Sea” is a setup for His glory (Exodus 14:13-14).
Action Step:
✔ List areas of oppression (fear, sickness, generational patterns) and declare Psalm 124:7 over them: “Our soul has escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers.”
4. Walking in Deliverance
Salvation includes freedom from satanic grip (Luke 4:18). The devotional urges:
- Claim Your Deliverance (Galatians 5:1).
- “Jesus has paid the price—walk in it!”
- Guard Your Liberty (1 Peter 5:8).
- Avoid doors that reopened bondage (e.g., sin, occult involvement).
Practical Safeguards:
- Daily Word intake (John 8:32 – Truth sustains freedom).
- Accountability (Ecclesiastes 4:12 – Fellowship strengthens).
5. The Call to Proclaim Freedom
As delivered people, we’re commissioned to:
- Testify (Mark 5:19 – The Gadarene shared his story).
- Pray for others (James 5:16 – Confession and intercession bring breakthrough).
Final Thought
“If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed!” (John 8:36)
Action Steps:
- Renounce all ties to darkness (e.g., witchcraft, sinful habits).
- Plead the blood of Jesus over your life daily.
- Share your testimony to strengthen others.
“Your deliverance is not a request. It’s a blood-bought reality. Walk in it today!”
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