Devotion 
Find no fault in Christ 
David Jacobs 

My brother is quite successful with his work. He works hard, is passionate, and has creative solutions for problems that few people can think of. He always felt a little insecure that he did not have a higher education degree because most of the people in his field have master or doctorate degrees. I remember he struggled when a new person was hired at the same level as he was: the new employee was significantly younger than him and had a PhD. It made my brother insecure and transitively dislike the new hire for no reason other than his own insecurity. After an initial adjustment period, he realized the error of his ways and learned to appreciate the set of skills that his new colleague possessed. They are able to do much more working together and appreciating one another than in opposition, worried about personal inadequacies.
The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful nations in human history. To oppose them in any way was suicide and were able to maintain power for so long because they treated any outside threat as potentially serious. This brings us to Jesus: he was viewed as a threat because he appealed to everyone, preaching to large masses that gathered just to see or hear him speak. The Roman Empire and Pontius Pilate specifically viewed this as a threat to their control, fearing the power that was greater than them. In these verses, the fearful Pilate suddenly thinks he is the more powerful of the two, ridiculing and mocking Jesus before his death. However, Jesus' name has been praised for centuries, and Pilates' name is only known because of its' association with Christ.
As believers, it can be daunting to think that we will one day join God and Christ in Heaven. We are not worthy and we do not fully understand God's divine plan. Do not make the same mistake as Pilate! Do not mock that which you understand. We must trust God's plan, for God has plans to help us prosper and not harm us, plans for a better future (Jeremiah 29:11) and his word is a light on our path (Psalms 119:105). It can be scary to think that we are so insignificant in comparison to God, but He has shown us that He loves us. He sent his son to die for us. We must remain faithful to God's word and learn from history. Do not make the same mistake as Pontius Pilate.

Prayer 

All-knowing and powerful Lord, hear my prayer! Forgive us, Abba Father, for we know not what we have done. I, like Pilate, have sinned against you. I beg you, merciful God, to forgive him for what he has done as you have forgiven me. Strengthen my resolve and faith in you, my Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. I leave everything else, to you. Amen.