SeedofFaith Clinic Podcast: Glenn Burrell (1993 Rhema Graduate) The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: Matt 13:24 (KJV)

Believers Identity In Christ

Acts‬ ‭17‬:‭28‬ ‭TPT‬‬ “It is through him that we live and function and have our identity; just as your own poets have said, ‘Our lineage comes from him.’”

Identity-the state of being exactly alike   

( oneness, equality character, personality),

The devil wants to change and modify Believers Identity in Christ

Is a core Believer’s principle that refers to a Believer’s new, permanent self-worth, security, and purpose derived solely from their relationship with Jesus Christ ("In Him"), rather than from worldly achievements, social status, or personal feelings.

 Believers new identity is a gift of grace through faith and is the foundation for Believers living. 

Being God's masterpiece: In Christ, believers are seen as new creations, a handiwork of God created to do good works. 

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

“For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].”

The Seed of God’s Word Sown in the Hearts of Believers

John 1:1-5 AMPC

1 “IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Isa. 9:6.] 2 He was present originally with God. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being. 4 In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. 5 And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it [put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it].”

God's word, like a seed, was planted and became flesh in the form of Jesus Christ. 

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us". 

John 1:14-16 AMP

14 “And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception). [Is 40:5] 15 John testified [repeatedly] about Him and has cried out [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I and has priority over me, for He existed before me.’ ” 16 For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and truth] we have all received grace upon grace [spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing, favor upon favor, and gift heaped upon gift].”

This one seed is two fold, begin in Mary and extends to believers, who by Faith receive this gift.

 "The seed" of God's word first planted in Mary and extended to the hearts of men, women, boys and girls that grows through faith to manifest life and fruit in our lives.  

Resilient Faith in the Word of God

Proverbs 24:10 NIV:  If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!

Psalms 105:4  Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

Resilience (Synonyms-strength, power, persistency) (Antonyms helplessness, inadequacy, weakness) - Ability to withstand or adjust to challenges.

Resilience is found by remembering that God's love is a foundation for strength that struggles can lead to growth and that perseverance comes from trusting in His plan.

Key practices include prayer, focusing on one's identity in Christ, maintaining gratitude, and connecting with a faith-based community. Biblical stories, such as those of Job and Joseph, illustrate how faith and perseverance in difficult times are sources of strength and hope. 

How do we as believers build resilience (strength, power, and persistence) through faith? 

Faith in God's Word provides resilience during challenging times by anchoring believers in God's strength, guidance, and promises, which helps them persevere with hope and peace.

Building this resilience involves consistently engaging with scripture through prayer and study, recognizing your identity in God, and connecting with a faith community for mutual support. 

“Believer’s Alignment and Assignment in the Kingdom Of God”

1 Corinthians 3:4-14 AMP: 4 for when one of you says, “I am [a disciple] of Paul,” and another, “I am [a disciple] of Apollos,” are you not [proving yourselves unchanged, just] ordinary people?

5 What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Just servants through whom you believed [in Christ], even as the Lord appointed to each his task. 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God [all the while] was causing the growth. 7 So neither is the one who plants nor the one who waters anything, but [only] God who causes the growth. 8 He who plants and he who waters are one [in importance and esteem, working toward the same purpose]; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor. 9 For we are God’s fellow workers [His servants working together]; you are God’s cultivated field [His garden, His vineyard], God’s building.

10 According to the [remarkable] grace of God which was given to me [to prepare me for my task], like a skillful master builder I laid a foundation, and now another is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds on it, 11 for no one can lay a foundation other than the one which is [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 But if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each one’s work will be clearly shown [for what it is]; for the day [of judgment] will disclose it, because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality and character and worth of each person’s work. 14 If any person’s work which he has built [on this foundation, that is, any outcome of his effort] remains [and survives this test], he will receive a reward. 

In the Kingdom of God, Alignment is the process of conforming one's will, heart, and life to God's will.

Kingdom of God Assignment is the unique purpose or task that a person receives as a result of that alignment.

The two are deeply interconnected: alignment with God is the prerequisite that positions a believer to receive and carry out their divine assignment. 

 

Restoration of Our God-Given Identity

2 Corinthians 5:17 AMP

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].”

 

Restoration (regeneration, rebirth, resurrection) -the act of bringing something damaged or worn back to its original state. To bring back to a former position or condition.

 

Means returning to who you were created to be before sin corrupted humanity. 

 

This process is centered on Christ and is a journey of letting go of worldly definitions of self and embracing God's purpose for you. 

 

Our identity is rooted in the Word of God giving account of our creation, where humanity was made in the image of God but fell from grace through disobedience. 

 

Through Christ's death and resurrection, believers are offered a new identity and the possibility of having God's image restored within them. 

Hindrances to the "God kind of faith"

                          Hindrances to the "God kind of faith"

 

(also called the faith of God or faith in God) include pride, fear, doubt, lack of God's Word(knowledge/understanding), living in sin, unforgiveness, self-focus, distractions, shame, and a lack of intimate relationship with God.

22Jesus replied, “Have faith in God [constantly]. 

Overcoming these requires a deep dive into God's Word, humility, trust in God's love, and a conscious effort to align one's words and actions with God's will. 

Here's a breakdown of the hindrances and how to address them:

 

The Immense High Cost of Salvation

                      

Mark 10:45 TPT

“For even the Son of Man did not come expecting to be served by everyone, but to serve everyone, and to give his life as the ransom price for the salvation of many.””

Immense (boundless, immeasurable, infinite) -transcending ordinary means of measurement

The "high cost" of salvation refers to the price Jesus paid through his sacrifice on the cross, offering forgiveness and redemption from sin for humanity.

Salvation is a free gift, the ultimate price was paid by Jesus, not by individuals through good works or efforts. 

 Christ died to make us live.

Romans 10:10 AMP For with the heart a person believes [in Christ as Savior] resulting in his justification [that is, being made righteous—being freed of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God]; and with the mouth he acknowledges and confesses [his faith openly], resulting in and confirming [his] salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, “WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED [in his expectations].” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile; for the same Lord is Lord over all [of us], and [He is] abounding in riches (blessings) for all who call on Him [in faith and prayer]. 13 For “WHOEVER CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD [in prayer] WILL BE SAVED.”

He was made sin to make us Righteous.

He became weak to make us strong.

He suffered shame to give us glory.

Psalms 91:16 TPT “I will satisfy you with a full life and with all that I do for you. For you will enjoy the fullness of my salvation!”

The Faith Process For Acting On The Word Of God

2 Corinthians 4:13 AMP: Yet we have the same spirit of faith as he had, who wrote in Scripture, “I BELIEVED, THEREFORE I SPOKE.” We also believe, therefore we also speak,

The process is a method for acting in faith, rooted in an understanding found in Mark 11:24, which states, "Believe that you have received it, and you will have it".

Definition of Faith

Hebrews 11:1This verse defines faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen," highlighting the unseen nature of faith. 

The steps involve first using spiritual faith to "see" the desired outcome in your heart, then fully believing you "receive" it in your spirit, speaking your faith into existence, and finally acting on it to "have" it in the natural world.

This process emphasizes believing before seeing and speaking words of victory to see God's promises manifest. 

No Word Of God Is Void Of Power

Luke 1:26-38 AMPC

26 “Now in the sixth month [after that], the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 To a girl never having been married and a virgin engaged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, Hail, O favored one [endued with grace]! The Lord is with you! Blessed (favored of God) are you before all other women! 29 But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled and disturbed and confused at what he said and kept revolving in her mind what such a greeting might mean. 30 And the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found grace (free, spontaneous, absolute favor and loving-kindness) with God. 31 And listen! You will become pregnant and will give birth to a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus. 32 He will be great (eminent) and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to Him the throne of His forefather David, 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob throughout the ages; and of His reign there will be no end. [Isa. 9:6, 7; Dan. 2:44.] 34 And Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I have no [intimacy with any man as a] husband? 35 Then the angel said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you [like a shining cloud]; and so the holy (pure, sinless) Thing (Offspring) which shall be born of you will be called the Son of God. [Exod. 40:34; Isa. 7:14.] 36 And listen! Your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is now the sixth month with her who was called barren. 37 For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment. 38 Then Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaiden of the Lord; let it be done to me according to what you have said. And the angel left her.”

 

No word of God is void of power" emphasizes the Power of God’s Word will always produce the desired results of His declarations and promises.

It means that every word from God contains the divine power to bring about the intended outcome.

God's Word has the ultimate, authoritative power and reliability in fulfilling His will and purpose. 

Origin of God’s Word

John 1:1- 4 AMP:  In the beginning [before all-time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. 2 He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God. 3 All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. 4 In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men.

"Faith To Flex On The Devil" Like Jesus”

Flex: SHOW OFF, in-your-face, to speak in a bold and aggressive way, flex spiritual muscles

: To demonstrate the Power and Strength of God’s Word.

 

Matthew 4:1-10 Amp

The Temptation of Jesus

1 Then Jesus was led by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

 2 After He had gone without food for forty days and forty nights, He became hungry. 

3 And the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” 

4 But Jesus replied, “It is written and forever remains written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT COMES OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.’”

5 Then the devil took Him into the holy city [Jerusalem] and placed Him on the pinnacle (highest point) of the temple.

 6 And he said [mockingly] to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down; for it is written, ‘HE WILL COMMAND HIS ANGELS CONCERNING YOU [to serve, care for, protect and watch over You]’;and ‘THEY WILL LIFT YOU UP ON their HANDS,
SO THAT YOU WILL NOT STRIKE YOUR FOOT AGAINST A STONE.’”

7 Jesus said to him, “On the other hand, it is written and forever remains written, ‘YOU SHALL NOT TEST THE LORD YOUR GOD.’”

8 Again, the devil took Him up on a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and the glory [splendor, magnificence, and excellence] of them;

 9 and he said to Him, “All these things I will give you, if you fall down and worship me.” 

10Then Jesus said to him, “Go away, Satan! For it is written and forever remains written, ‘YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD, AND SERVE HIM ONLY.’” 11Then the devil left Him; and angels came and ministered to Him [bringing Him food and serving Him].

To have "faith to flex on the devil" like Jesus, you must embrace God's authority, resist temptation with scripture and prayer, and live a life that reflects Jesus' example.

 

The victory over the devil is already secured in Christ, so instead of fighting for it, you fight from a place of victory by putting on the spiritual armor of God, which includes truth, righteousness, and faith.