But when the leading priests and the elders made their accusations against him, Jesus remained silent.

Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true.”

So to pacify the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He ordered Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip, then turned him over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified.

 “You would have no power over me at all unless it were given to you from above. So the one who handed me over to you has the greater sin.”

.“We have no king but Caesar,” the leading priests shouted back.

Lord God my Father,

Keep my heart under your influence, keep me from opening my mouth when allowing your silence is greater. Keep my thoughts from disturbing the Truth you lay on me. Help me to amplify your Love to those I come in contact with and silence the great deceiver.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen