| Devotional by Kyle Ruud (based on the book "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast" by Alicia Britt Chole) : Day Fifteen / 40 Days Of Decrease Fast |
As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds shouted "Hosanna!"—but days later, they called for His crucifixion. Yet, through betrayal and suffering, Jesus never withdrew His heart. In this video, we explore the tension between healthy self-protection and spiritual insulation—when pain tempts us to shut God out. Inspired by John 15:18–16:4, we reflect on how Jesus embraced love even when it hurt. Are you shrinking back from God out of fear? Let's press in, trust, and grow through the discomfort.