The Open Heavens 18 July 2026 devotional for today is DELIVERANCE FROM SPIRITUAL BURDENS.
This is a daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
OPEN HEAVENS 18 JULY 2026 TODAY DEVOTIONAL
TOPIC: DELIVERANCE FROM SPIRITUAL BURDENS
MEMORISE:
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
John 8:36
READ: Mark 1:23-27
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.
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS 18 JULY 2026 TODAY MESSAGE
While my mother was still alive, I went to visit her on one occasion, and a man was brought to me so I could pray for him. The man told me he needed help, but when I looked at him, I could not see anything visibly wrong with him. When he saw the puzzled look on my face, he told me, “Watch.” He dug into his hair and brought out a cockroach. He said, “I’m not a magician. I’m only showing you the kind of spiritual affliction I have.” He dug his fingers into his hair again and brought out another kind of insect. Then he asked me to listen closely as he brought his arm near my ears. When he did that, I began to hear the sound of motorcycles revving.
After all these, I asked him to surrender his life to Jesus, and he did. Then, I cried to the Great Deliverer to intervene in his situation, and he left. Two weeks later, I returned to see my mother, and the man came back to see me. This time, he was rejoicing because he had been completely delivered. His skin glowed, and he looked radiant. I decree that if you are carrying any form of spiritual burden, you are set free henceforth, in Jesus’ name.
Spiritual burdens come in different forms, some of which include oppressions, addictions, suppressions, and demonic possessions. Today’s Bible reading tells us the story of a man who was possessed by a demon. When he saw Jesus in the temple, the unclean spirit in him cried out, “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.” Immediately, Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and cast it out of the man. We do not know how long the man had been in that situation; however, when he encountered Jesus, the spiritual burden he was carrying was instantly lifted.
Beloved, are you carrying a spiritual burden? Are you battling addictions or demonic oppression? I want you to know that Jesus, the Burden Bearer, can lift that burden off your shoulders. All you need to do is honour His invitation in Matthew 11:28. I pray that the Burden Bearer will remove any form of spiritual burden that is in your life or the lives of your loved ones today, in the mighty name of Jesus.
PRAYER POINT
Father, please destroy any plan of the devil to place a spiritual burden on me and my family, in Jesus’ name.
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OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL 18 JULY 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: John 8:36
“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
This verse is Jesus’ declaration of complete and permanent liberation. Daddy Adeboye anchors today’s devotional on this text because it reveals that true freedom comes only through the Son.
BIBLE READING: Mark 1:23-27
This passage records Jesus casting out an unclean spirit in the synagogue at Capernaum. A man with an unclean spirit cried out, “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.”
The Man Who Brought Insects from His Hair
1. A Disturbing Encounter
“While my mother was still alive, I went to visit her on one occasion, and a man was brought to me so I could pray for him. The man told me he needed help, but when I looked at him, I could not see anything visibly wrong with him.”
The man appeared normal. No visible affliction. No physical deformity. Yet he was suffering deeply.
“When he saw the puzzled look on my face, he told me, ‘Watch.’ He dug into his hair and brought out a cockroach. He said, ‘I’m not a magician. I’m only showing you the kind of spiritual affliction I have.’ He dug his fingers into his hair again and brought out another kind of insect. Then he asked me to listen closely as he brought his arm near my ears. When he did that, I began to hear the sound of motorcycles revving.”
| What the Man Demonstrated | What It Revealed |
|---|---|
| Cockroaches coming from his hair | A spiritual infestation manifesting physically |
| Another insect | Multiple unclean spirits |
| Motorcycle sounds from his body | Demonic noises, internal torment |
This was not a medical condition. This was not a psychological disorder. This was a spiritual burden—demonic oppression manifesting in visible, audible, tangible ways.
2. The Encounter with the Great Deliverer
“After all these, I asked him to surrender his life to Jesus, and he did. Then, I cried to the Great Deliverer to intervene in his situation, and he left.”
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | The man surrendered his life to Jesus |
| 2 | Daddy Adeboye cried out to the Great Deliverer |
| 3 | The man left (no immediate spectacle) |
“Two weeks later, I returned to see my mother, and the man came back to see me. This time, he was rejoicing because he had been completely delivered. His skin glowed, and he looked radiant.”
| Before Deliverance | After Deliverance |
|---|---|
| Insects coming from his hair | Skin glowing, radiant |
| Motorcycle sounds from his body | Rejoicing, joyful |
| Desperate, needing help | Completely delivered |
“I decree that if you are carrying any form of spiritual burden, you are set free henceforth, in Jesus’ name.”
Forms of Spiritual Burdens
“Spiritual burdens come in different forms, some of which include oppressions, addictions, suppressions, and demonic possessions.”
| Type of Spiritual Burden | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Oppression | Demonic pressure, harassment, attack from outside | Feeling weighed down, constant fear, nightmares, depression |
| Addiction | Compulsive behavior that controls the will | Substance abuse, pornography, gambling, alcohol |
| Suppression | Inner torment, crushing of the spirit | Suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, heaviness |
| Demonic possession | The demon dwells within, controlling the person | Multiple personalities, supernatural strength, speaking in voices not their own |
Not every mental or emotional struggle is demonic. But some are. And for those, human therapy, medication, or willpower alone will not suffice. Only the Burden Bearer can set the captive free.
The Man in the Synagogue: Demonic Confrontation
“Today’s Bible reading tells us the story of a man who was possessed by a demon. When he saw Jesus in the temple, the unclean spirit in him cried out, ‘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.’”
| The Demon’s Response | What It Reveals |
|---|---|
| “Let us alone” | Demons do not want to be disturbed by Jesus’ presence |
| “What have we to do with thee?” | There is no fellowship between light and darkness |
| “Art thou come to destroy us?” | Demons know Jesus has authority to destroy them |
| “I know thee who thou art” | Demons have knowledge; they know Jesus is the Holy One |
James 2:19 – “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.”
Demons believe in God. They know Jesus is the Son of God. They tremble at His name. But knowledge without submission is not salvation.
“Immediately, Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and cast it out of the man. We do not know how long the man had been in that situation; however, when he encountered Jesus, the spiritual burden he was carrying was instantly lifted.”
| Duration of His Burden | Jesus’ Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown—could have been years, decades | Spoke one rebuke | The spirit came out immediately |
| He had learned to live with it | “Hold thy peace, and come out” | Instant deliverance |
The length of your suffering does not determine the speed of your deliverance. Jesus can set you free in an instant. What demons have built over years, He can destroy in a moment.
The Burden Bearer’s Invitation (Matthew 11:28)
“Beloved, are you carrying a spiritual burden? Are you battling addictions or demonic oppression? I want you to know that Jesus, the Burden Bearer, can lift that burden off your shoulders. All you need to do is honour His invitation in Matthew 11:28.”
Matthew 11:28 – “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
| The Invitation | The Promise |
|---|---|
| “Come unto me” | You do not have to clean yourself up first. Come as you are. |
| “All ye that labour and are heavy laden” | Anyone who is burdened—any burden, any weight |
| “I will give you rest” | Not “I might” or “I will try”—I will give you rest |
“I pray that the Burden Bearer will remove any form of spiritual burden that is in your life or the lives of your loved ones today, in the mighty name of Jesus.”
How to Receive Deliverance from Spiritual Burdens (Practical Steps)
Based on Daddy Adeboye’s teaching and the biblical examples, here is how to find freedom:
1. Surrender Your Life to Jesus
The man with the insects first surrendered his life to Jesus. Deliverance begins with surrender. You cannot be set free by a Jesus you have not submitted to. Give Him your life—not just your problem.
2. Confess Your Burden Honestly
Do not hide. Do not pretend. Do not minimize. Tell God exactly what you are experiencing: “Lord, I am struggling with addiction. I am experiencing oppression. I feel a heaviness I cannot explain.”
3. Invite Jesus into the Situation
Jesus does not force His way in. He stands at the door and knocks (Revelation 3:20). Invite Him into your spiritual battle. Say: “Lord, I need Your deliverance. I cannot free myself. Come into this situation.”
4. Speak the Name of Jesus Over Your Burden
Philippians 2:9-10 – “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.”
| What to Do | How to Do It |
|---|---|
| Use the name of Jesus | “In the name of Jesus, I command this burden to leave” |
| Speak with authority | Not your authority—His authority |
| Do not negotiate | Command, do not beg. Jesus rebuked; He did not plead. |
5. Seek Help from Mature Believers
The man with the insects was brought to Daddy Adeboye. He did not try to cast out the demons himself. If you are struggling with a spiritual burden, do not isolate. Find a mature believer, a pastor, or a deliverance minister who can pray with you and stand with you in warfare.
6. Stay Free Through a Life of Holiness
Deliverance is not a one-time event; it is the beginning of a new walk. The unclean spirit may try to return (Matthew 12:43-45). To stay free:
- Fill your life with God’s word
- Live a life of prayer and worship
- Avoid the sins that opened the door
- Stay connected to a strong local church
Warning: Do Not Suffer in Silence or Shame
Daddy Adeboye’s devotional carries an urgent encouragement: many people are carrying spiritual burdens in secret. They are ashamed to speak. They fear being judged. They have learned to hide their struggle.
| The Enemy Wants You To… | God Wants You To… |
|---|---|
| Hide in shame | Come into the light |
| Suffer in silence | Cry out for help |
| Believe you are beyond hope | Know that Jesus sets captives free |
| Try to fix yourself | Bring your burden to the Burden Bearer |
The man with the insects did not hide. He showed Daddy Adeboye what was happening. He was honest about his affliction. And he received deliverance.
Conclusion: Your Prayer for Deliverance from Spiritual Burdens
Daddy Adeboye closes with a prayer that the Burden Bearer will remove every spiritual burden. Do not carry it another day. Come to Jesus now.
Pray this:
“Lord Jesus, I come to You as the Burden Bearer. You have said, ‘Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’ I am heavy laden. I am carrying a spiritual burden that I cannot remove myself. You know what it is—even if I cannot name it fully. Addiction. Oppression. Suppression. Demonic harassment. Heaviness. Fear. I surrender my life to You. I invite You into this situation. In Your name—the name above every name—I command this burden to leave me. I reject every unclean spirit. I break every chain. I receive Your freedom. If the Son makes me free, I shall be free indeed. Thank You for my deliverance. I will not return to bondage. I am free. In Jesus’ mighty name.”
Action Steps:
- The Burden Identification: Be honest. What spiritual burden are you carrying? Addiction? Oppression? Suicidal thoughts? Uncontrollable anger? Fear? Write it down. Name it.
- The Surrender Prayer: If you have never fully surrendered your life to Jesus, do it today. Say: “Lord, I give You my life—every part, including this burden.”
- The Deliverance Request: Find a mature believer (pastor, prayer partner, deliverance minister) and ask them to pray with you. Do not suffer alone. Bring your burden into the light.
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