The Open Heavens 17 July 2026 devotional for today is DELIVERANCE FROM MARITAL BURDENS
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVENS 17 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: DELIVERANCE FROM MARITAL BURDENS
MEMORISE:
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the tire.
John 2:1-11
READ: Psalm 46:2
2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 17 JULY 2026 MESSAGE
Today, I will discuss marital burdens as another category of burdens. Satan hates everything God has created, including the institution of marriage. This is why he always tries to disrupt the holy matrimony between a man and a woman.
Sometimes, he focuses on keeping a man and a woman from ever getting married, and at other times, he visits a husband and his wife with different problems that will keep them from enjoying peace and rest in their home.
Today’s Bible reading tells us about a wedding in Cana of Galilee. The bridegroom must have thought that everything that was needed for the wedding had been provided. However, they suddenly ran out of wine. I am sure that they felt ashamed until the Almighty God intervened.
1 Samuel 1:1-20 tells us the story of Hannah, who was barren. Her adversary mocked her daily, and as a result, her life became unbearable. She didn’t plan to be barren, but barrenness came nonetheless, and there was nothing she could do about it. The Burden Bearer stepped into her situation, however, and she gave birth to six children, among whom was the renowned prophet, Samuel.
Sarah was also under the yoke of barrenness until the Burden Bearer visited her and her husband in Genesis 18:1-6. Before the Burden Bearer intervened in their marital situation, Sarah had been barren for decades, which was why she laughed when she heard that she would give birth to a son the following year. If you have been looking for the fruit of the womb and have lost hope that you will ever carry your own child, I want you to know that the Burden Bearer is also the hope of the hopeless, and He will surprise you. In the name that is above every other name, I decree that every barren woman who is reading this devotional will sing for Joy soon.
Beloved, there is no marital challenge that the power of God cannot subdue. The Lord can command peace to reign where there is chaos and disunity, and He can still the storm in any marriage.
If you are married and are currently experiencing any storm in your marriage, I pray that the Burden Bearer will step into your marriage now and cause you to sing a new song, in Jesus’ name. Also, if you are of marriageable age and are yet to be married, I decree that the Almighty God will settle you maritally with a godly spouse, in Jesus’ name.
KEY POINT
There is no marital challenge that the Burden Bearer cannot subdue.
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MEMORISE: John 2:1-11
This passage records Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana of Galilee. The hosts ran out of wine—a social disaster of immense proportions. Jesus turned water into wine, manifesting His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.
BIBLE READING: Psalm 46:2
“Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.”
This verse declares unshakable confidence in God despite catastrophic circumstances.
Satan’s Attack on Marriage
“Today, I will discuss marital burdens as another category of burdens. Satan hates everything God has created, including the institution of marriage. This is why he always tries to disrupt the holy matrimony between a man and a woman.”
| Why Satan Hates Marriage | What Marriage Represents |
|---|---|
| It reflects Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:32) | A picture of divine love and covenant |
| It produces godly offspring (Malachi 2:15) | The next generation of worshippers |
| It provides companionship and rest (Genesis 2:18) | A refuge from the world’s loneliness |
| It is ordained by God | Satan opposes everything God blesses |
“Sometimes, he focuses on keeping a man and a woman from ever getting married, and at other times, he visits a husband and his wife with different problems that will keep them from enjoying peace and rest in their home.”
| Satan’s Tactics Against Marriage | How They Manifest |
|---|---|
| Preventing marriage altogether | Delayed marriage, wrong partners, fear of commitment |
| Disrupting existing marriages | Conflict, infidelity, communication breakdown |
| Stealing marital joy | Barrenness, financial stress, interference from in-laws |
| Destroying peace | Constant fighting, emotional withdrawal, abuse |
If you are experiencing any of these, recognize the source. Satan is the enemy of your marriage. But greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
The Wedding at Cana: From Shame to Glory
“Today’s Bible reading tells us about a wedding in Cana of Galilee. The bridegroom must have thought that everything that was needed for the wedding had been provided. However, they suddenly ran out of wine. I am sure that they felt ashamed until the Almighty God intervened.”
| The Couple’s Expectation | Their Reality |
|---|---|
| Everything was planned | They ran out of wine |
| They thought they had provided enough | A sudden, unexpected shortage |
| Joy and celebration | Potential shame and disgrace |
Running out of wine in that culture was not a minor inconvenience. It was a social catastrophe. The bridegroom could have been sued. The family’s reputation would be ruined. What was meant to be a day of joy became a moment of crisis.
“Jesus turned water into wine. He did not mock their lack. He did not shame them for running out. He quietly provided—and not just any wine, but the best wine.”
| What Jesus Did | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| He was invited into the situation | Invite Jesus into your marriage |
| He saw the need before it was announced | He knows your burden before you speak |
| He provided abundantly (six waterpots, 20-30 gallons each) | He is not a God of barely enough, but of overflow |
| He turned water into wine | He can transform your situation |
The same Jesus who saved that wedding can save your marriage. He can turn the water of your struggles into the wine of joy. He can replace shame with glory.
Hannah: From Barrenness to Motherhood
“1 Samuel 1:1-20 tells us the story of Hannah, who was barren. Her adversary mocked her daily, and as a result, her life became unbearable. She didn’t plan to be barren, but barrenness came nonetheless, and there was nothing she could do about it.”
| Hannah’s Burden | The Source of Her Pain |
|---|---|
| Barrenness (could not conceive) | Physical inability |
| Peninnah (her rival) mocked her constantly | Emotional torment |
| Year after year, no child | Prolonged suffering |
| Even her husband’s love could not comfort her | Deep, soul-level anguish |
“The Burden Bearer stepped into her situation, however, and she gave birth to six children, among whom was the renowned prophet, Samuel.”
| Hannah’s Response | God’s Response |
|---|---|
| She wept bitterly | God saw her tears |
| She prayed in anguish | God heard her prayer |
| She made a vow (give the child back to God) | God honored her sacrifice |
| She left her burden at the altar | God gave her Samuel, then five more children |
1 Samuel 1:10-11 – “And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life…”
Hannah did not suffer in silence. She took her marital burden to the Burden Bearer. And God not only gave her Samuel—He gave her five more children. What the enemy meant for perpetual shame became a testimony of supernatural fruitfulness.
Sarah: The Laughter of Hope Fulfilled
“Sarah was also under the yoke of barrenness until the Burden Bearer visited her and her husband in Genesis 18:1-6. Before the Burden Bearer intervened in their marital situation, Sarah had been barren for decades, which was why she laughed when she heard that she would give birth to a son the following year.”
| Sarah’s Situation | The Human Perspective |
|---|---|
| Barren for decades | Past childbearing age (90 years old) |
| Abraham also old (100 years old) | Biologically impossible |
| She laughed in disbelief | “After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure?” |
“If you have been looking for the fruit of the womb and have lost hope that you will ever carry your own child, I want you to know that the Burden Bearer is also the hope of the hopeless, and He will surprise you.”
| What God Did | The Result |
|---|---|
| “Is any thing too hard for the LORD?” (Genesis 18:14) | Sarah conceived |
| He visited them as promised | Isaac was born |
| Laughter of disbelief became laughter of joy | She named him Isaac (“he laughs”) |
“In the name that is above every other name, I decree that every barren woman who is reading this devotional will sing for joy soon.”
No Marital Challenge Is Beyond God’s Power
“Beloved, there is no marital challenge that the power of God cannot subdue. The Lord can command peace to reign where there is chaos and disunity, and He can still the storm in any marriage.”
| Marital Challenge | God’s Solution |
|---|---|
| Barrenness | The God who opened Hannah’s womb |
| Conflict and fighting | The Prince of Peace |
| Infidelity | The Restorer of broken covenants |
| Delayed marriage | The God who brings the right person at the right time |
| Emotional distance | The Healer of broken hearts |
Mark 4:39 – “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
The same Jesus who calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee can calm the storm in your marriage. He speaks “Peace, be still” to the winds of conflict, the waves of misunderstanding, the tempest of unforgiveness. And there will be a great calm.
How to Bring Your Marital Burden to the Burden Bearer (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the biblical examples, here is how to receive God’s intervention in your marriage:
1. Invite Jesus into Your Situation
The wedding at Cana did not get better until Jesus was invited. Have you invited Him into your marriage? Not just into your church attendance or personal devotion, but into the bedroom, the kitchen, the arguments, the finances, the parenting decisions.
2. Pour Out Your Heart Like Hannah
Hannah did not pray politely. She prayed with bitterness of soul, weeping sore. Do not hide your pain. Tell God exactly how you feel. He can handle your honesty.
| Instead of… | Do This… |
|---|---|
| Pretending everything is fine | Tell God the truth about your marriage |
| Praying generic prayers | Pray specifically: “Lord, this is what is wrong” |
| Suffering in silence | Cry out, weep, pour out your heart |
3. Trust God’s Timing Even When It Seems Impossible
Sarah waited decades. Hannah waited years. But God was not late. He is never late. He is the God of the eleventh hour. Do not give up hope.
4. Make a Vow of Consecration
Hannah vowed to give Samuel back to God. Sometimes, the breakthrough comes when you surrender the very thing you are asking for. Say: “Lord, if You give me a child, I will raise them for You. If You restore my marriage, I will serve You with my spouse.”
5. Do Not Let the Adversary Mock You into Silence
Peninnah mocked Hannah year after year. But Hannah kept going to the temple. Keep going to church. Keep praying. Keep believing. Do not let the enemy’s taunts drive you away from the Burden Bearer.
Warning: Do Not Let Shame Keep You from Seeking Help
The couple at Cana ran out of wine. They could have hidden, pretended nothing was wrong, or tried to fix it themselves. But Mary went to Jesus. Do not let shame keep you from bringing your marital burden to the Lord.
| What Shame Says | What God Says |
|---|---|
| “You should have been able to prevent this” | “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden” |
| “Everyone will look down on you” | “I will give you beauty for ashes” |
| “It’s too late to fix this” | “I am the God of restoration” |
Conclusion: Your Prayer for Marital Breakthrough
Daddy Adeboye closes with prayers for those experiencing marital storms and for those yet to be married. Bring your burden to the Burden Bearer today.
Pray this (if you are married and facing challenges):
“Lord Jesus, You saved the wedding at Cana from shame. You visited Hannah and opened her womb. You surprised Sarah with laughter. Today, I bring my marital burden to You. You know the struggles, the pain, the disappointment, the fear. I invite You into my marriage. Speak peace to every storm. Heal every wound. Break every yoke of barrenness, conflict, or delay. I will not fear though the earth be removed. I trust You. Turn my water into wine. Turn my shame into glory. Turn my sorrow into singing. In Jesus’ mighty name.”
Pray this (if you are not yet married):
“Lord Jesus, You know the desire of my heart for a godly spouse. The enemy has tried to delay, confuse, or discourage me. Today, I ask You to settle me maritally according to Your will. Bring the right person at the right time. Prepare me to be a godly husband/wife. And while I wait, let my heart be at peace. I trust Your timing. I trust Your choice. In Jesus’ name.”
Action Steps:
- The Marital Burden Inventory: Identify the specific burden you are carrying in your marriage (or regarding marriage). Write it down. Be honest. Do not minimize it.
- The Invitation: If you have never formally invited Jesus into your marriage, do it today. Pray together with your spouse if possible. Say: “Lord, we invite You into every area of our marriage.”
- The Hannah Prayer: Set aside time this week to pour out your heart to God. Do not pray politely. Weep if you need to. Cry out. Leave your burden at His feet.
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