Christ Apostolic Church International, Maryland Assembly

03/20/2026

Morning by Morning: A Daily Devotional
Lenten Series 2026

Friday – 20 March 2026

Subtitle: How Good was "Good Friday"? – Part 3

Scripture: John 19:14–15 "Now it was the day of preparation for the Passover; it was about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, 'Look, your King!' But they shouted, 'Away with Him, away with Him, crucify Him!' Pilate said to them, 'Shall I crucify your King?' The chief priests answered, 'We have no king except Caesar.'"

Reflection

On that day, intense hatred was directed toward our Lord. The very people to whom He came rejected Him. Instead of bowing before their King with reverence and worship, they demanded His crucifixion. Instead of hailing Him, they mocked Him. Instead of welcoming Him, they cried out for His death.

The anger toward Jesus was palpable. Even Pilate, seated on the judgment seat, sensed the strange hostility and asked, “Shall I crucify your King?” Perhaps he wondered how such hatred could be directed toward one man.

Yet what appeared to be a tragic and unjust day would become the greatest turning point in human history.
On that very day, mankind would be set free from sin and its guilt. On that day, the barrier between humanity and God would begin to crumble. On that day, someone would be translated from darkness into the kingdom of righteousness. On that day, the powers of darkness would be publicly defeated at the cross. On that day, my sin debt would be paid in full.

So hurry, Pilate—send Him to the cross. What looks like defeat will become victory. What appears to be tragedy will become redemption.

For my healing is hidden in His wounded body. My peace rests upon His suffering. My freedom is secured by His sacrifice. Yes, everything He endured was for my good. That is why it truly was Good Friday.

Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for wearing the crown of thorns upon Your brow for my peace and sound mind. Your body was broken so that I might be healed. You carried the cross so that I might walk free from the burden of sin.For this and for the many things You endured on that Good Friday, I give You thanks. Amen.

Isaac Opoku (CACI-USA Missions)

03/19/2026

Morning by Morning: A Daily Devotional

Lenten Series 2026
Thursday – 19 March 2026

Subtopic: It Is Finished

ScriptureJohn 19:30 “Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished!’ And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.”

Reflection

Jesus said “It is finished.” This was not the cry of defeat, but the declaration of a completed mission.

The work of redemption that began when humanity sinned against God in the Book of Genesis reached its fulfillment at Calvary’s cross. From the moment sin entered the world, God set in motion a plan to restore mankind to Himself. That plan was accomplished through the suffering and sacrifice of His Son.

At the cross, Jesus became the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. He bore the punishment that was meant for us so that we might stand righteous before the living God. As foretold in the Book of Isaiah, He was wounded for our transgressions and the chastisement that brought us peace was laid upon Him. What humanity intended as punishment became the very means by which God redeemed us from the power of sin.

When Jesus declared, “It is finished,” He was announcing that the debt of sin had been fully paid. The work required for the salvation of mankind had been completed. Nothing more needed to be added. The sacrifice was sufficient and final.

Jesus truly died. His death was witnessed and confirmed. He was taken down from the cross and buried. Yet even in death, His mission was not silenced. Between His death and resurrection, Christ proclaimed the victory of God to the spirits in chains, as recorded in the First Epistle of Peter. In that proclamation was the declaration that every attempt of darkness had failed—every effort to stop His birth, to end His life before its time, to tempt Him into sin, and to falsely accuse Him had not prevented Him from finishing the redemptive work for mankind.

On the third day, God raised Him from the dead. Through His resurrection, Christ triumphed over death and its power. The risen Lord now reigns with all authority, and His resurrection life continues to work in those who believe.
Because He lives, we have eternal hope. Though our bodies may perish, we look forward to the day when we shall be glorified at His appearing.

Until He returns, we labor in love for the salvation of those who have not yet believed. We love one another as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. We remain watchful, engaging in prayer, meditation on His Word, and fellowship with one another as we await His coming.
May this Easter season give you the courage to do what you have been called to do—bless someone with the gospel of Christ. May your soul be revived for greater works as we celebrate His resurrection, a power made possible through His suffering and His finished work on the cross.

Prayer
Lord, I worship You and give You thanks. I lift Your name above all the earth. May the power of Your death and resurrection bring peace and salvation to people everywhere. Strengthen us to live in the reality of Your finished work and to faithfully share Your gospel with the world.
Amen
Isaac Opoku (CACI-USA Missions)

03/17/2026

Morning by Morning: A Daily Devotional
Lenten Series 2026

Tuesday - 17 March 2026

Subtitle: How Can Such a Weakling Save?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27
"God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong."

Reflection

Power, in human understanding, is always tied to visible strength. We admire dominance, control, and the ability to conquer. In the eyes of mankind, weakness disqualifies a person from leadership—let alone from saving others.

And yet, at the cross, everything we assume about power is overturned. The One who healed the sick, raised the dead, and calmed the seas now hangs in apparent helplessness. The crowd mocks Him: “He saved others; let Him save Himself.” To them, His refusal to come down is proof of failure.

But what they failed to see is that His “weakness” was not inability—it was intentional surrender. The cross was not a loss of power; it was the fullest expression of it. True strength was not in coming down from the cross, but in staying on it.

In that moment, God redefined power. Strength was no longer the ability to dominate, but the willingness to sacrifice. Victory was no longer found in self-preservation, but in self-giving love. What looked like defeat became the very means of salvation.

This is the paradox of the Gospel: the Savior saves not by overpowering His enemies, but by absorbing their worst and overcoming it with love. What appears foolish to the world is the wisdom of God, and what appears weak is stronger than all human strength.

So when we question how such a “weakling” can save, heaven answers: only this kind of Savior truly can.

Prayer

Lord Jesus,
Help me to understand the power of Your cross. When I am tempted to trust in human strength, remind me that true victory is found in surrender to You. Teach me to embrace Your wisdom, even when it looks foolish to the world. May I never be ashamed of the cross, for it is the power of God unto salvation.
Amen.

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03/04/2026

Morning by Morning: A Daily Devotional
(Lenten Series 2026)

Wednesday — 4 March 2026

Subtopic: Imitators of Christ

Scripture: Corinthians 11:1 "Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ."

Reflection
Modern culture encourages us to “be our authentic selves.” “Live your truth,” they say. “Follow your heart.” Yet Scripture gently reminds us that the heart, apart from Christ, cannot guide us safely. We have only one true life to live — the life that is rooted in Him.

The apostle Paul makes a bold statement: “Imitate me.” But he quickly qualifies it — “as I also imitate Christ.” Christian authenticity is not self-expression; it is Christ-expression. It is allowing His life to shape ours until His character is formed within us.

Christ declared, “I am the true vine… without Me you can do nothing.” In Him we live and move and have our being. Life outside of Him may seem full, but it bears no eternal fruit. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

To imitate Christ is to follow His pattern: Trust the Father as He trusted. Give thanks as He gave thanks. Love sacrificially as He loved. Serve humbly as He served. Obey faithfully as He obeyed. He invites us tenderly: “Come to Me… take My yoke upon you and learn from Me.” His yoke is easy because it is shared with Him. His burden is light because He carries it with us.

Many put on faces to appease society, yet inwardly feel insecure and afraid. But in Christ, we find rest for our souls. As we walk with Him, study His Word, gather with His people, and commit to full obedience, we are gradually transformed.

The apostle John reminds us that when He appears, we shall be like Him. Until that day, we are being renewed — in attitude, in character, and in devotion.

During this Lenten season, remain close to Him. Reflect on the ways He has blessed you, and ask how you may bless your community — His way.

Prayer
Lord, I thank You for the life You lived on this earth. Teach me to walk in Your steps. Help me to do the works You have prepared for me. Form Your character in me, that I may truly imitate You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Isaac Opoku (CACI-USA Missions)

02/28/2026

*Morning by Morning: A Daily Devotional*
(Lenten Series 2026)

Saturday – 28 February 2026

Subtopic: Service in Response to His Work

Scripture: Matthew 20:28 “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

*Reflection*
Our service does not begin with our effort; it begins with Christ’s finished work. The Son of Man did not merely teach about service — He embodied it. From the manger to the Cross, His entire earthly life was an act of self-giving love.

Oswald Chambers once wrote, “Once we realize that Jesus has served us even to the depths of our meagerness, our selfishness, and our sin, nothing we encounter from others will be able to exhaust our determination to serve others for His sake.” When we understand how deeply Christ has stooped to wash us, pride loses its grip and resentment finds no room to grow.

After washing the disciples’ feet, our Lord declared, “If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.” Worship, therefore, is not confined to hymns and gatherings — it is expressed in humble, sacrificial service.

We are not saved to be spectators but servants. Redemption moves us outward. The Cross not only secures our forgiveness; it commissions our mission. Christ represented the Father’s work on earth. Now, as His redeemed people, we represent Christ to the world.
Whether accepted or rejected, honored or reviled, we are called to reflect His heart. We serve not to earn salvation, but because salvation has already been accomplished. To neglect service is to obscure the visible testimony of the Cross in daily life. But when we serve in love, the power of Calvary becomes tangible in our communities.

We are saved to be a blessing, not a burden — to lift others, to point them from the darkness of sin to the abundance of life in Christ.

Prayer
Lord, thank You for serving me even unto death. Teach me to serve others with humility and joy. Let my life reflect Your love in practical ways each day. May my service make the power of the Cross visible in this world. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Isaac Opoku (CACI-USA Missions)