Day 6 – The Cross and the Crown 📖 John 19:15 — “We have no king but Caesar.” The crowd that once shouted Hosanna now bowed to Caesar. In their desperation, they traded the Messiah for a mandate. That’s what fear does — it makes us choose visible crowns over invisible kingdoms. Throughout history, churches have been tempted to trade conviction for comfort — to blend with the state, to silence the Gospel in exchange for safety. But every compromise costs a cross. When Caesar reaches for the cross, the Church must remember: our King wore thorns, not gold. His throne was wood, not marble. 🎯 Reflection: You cannot serve two kings — one will always silence the other. 🕊 Action Step: Pray that the Church in our nation will wear Christ’s crown, not Caesar’s favor. Ask God to purify our motives — to seek righteousness, not relevance.