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)

"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. 

 

"The supernatural of God supersedes the spectacular of God"

Who were born, not of blood [natural conception], nor of the will of the flesh [physical impulse], nor of the will of man [that of a natural father], but of God [that is, a divine and supernatural birth—they are born of God—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified]

"The supernatural of God supersedes the spectacular of God" means that a quiet, daily connection with God's presence is more significant than an isolated, flashy display of power, while many people focus on dramatic miracles, the more profound and lasting experience comes from a continuous, intimate walk with God. 

We are so busy looking at what is seen, missing what God is doing in the unseen.

The Spectacular always follow the Supernatural of God

 

Faith To Abide 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.’”

Believers are to a deep rooted, sustained relationship with Jesus Christ, characterized by ongoing communion, dependence, and obedience. It means staying connected to Him, drawing strength and life from Him, and allowing His teachings and love to shape one's thoughts and actions. 

John 15:4 AMP 

Remain in me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me. I am the Vine; you are the branches.

Jesus is using this parable to explain that just as a branch cannot produce fruit on its own, we cannot accomplish anything meaningful in our lives without a connection to Christ. Without Him, we cannot bear fruit or live a fruitful life.

Planted, Rooted, and Grounded in God’s Word by Faith

James 1:21 AMPC

“So get rid of all uncleanness and the rampant outgrowth of wickedness, and in a humble (gentle, modest) spirit receive and welcome the Word which implanted and rooted [in your hearts] contains the power to save your souls.”

Jeremiah 17:7 AMP““Blessed [with spiritual security] is the man who believes and trusts in and relies on the Lord And whose hope and confident expectation is the Lord.”

Believer’s have allowed the Word of God to planted, rooted and grounded in our hearts, Powered by the Holy Spirit to produce fruit. 

Galatians 5:22-23, 25 TPT

“But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless. If the Spirit is the source of our life, we must also allow the Spirit to direct every aspect of our lives.”

So I ask, is the soil of your heart conditioned for planting the seeds of God’s Word or the seeds of this word system?

I want to help us to further understand the importance of conditioning the soil of your heart by establishing a deep and secure relationship with God, that is built upon faith, love, and the knowledge we receive from the Word of God “”

The Benefits of Redemption in Christ Jesus

Redemption is a word that means "a purchase" or "a ransom.

Every person is a slave to sin; only through the price Jesus paid on the cross is a sinful person redeemed from sin and death.
It has been made clear that every person stands in need of redemption. Why? Because every person has sinned and come short of God’s Glory.

Romans 3:23 AMP:  23 since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved] grace, through the redemption [the payment for our sin] which is [provided] in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God displayed publicly [before the eyes of the world] as a [life-giving] sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation (propitiation) by His blood [to be received] through faith.

 

"Priceless Redemption 0f Mankind"

Psalms 49:6-9 TPT

“They trust in their treasures and boast in their riches, yet not one of them, though rich as a king, could rescue his own brother from the guilt of his sins. No one could give God the ransom price for the soul of another, let alone for himself. A soul’s redemption is too costly and precious for anyone to pay with earthly wealth. The price to pay is never enough to purchase eternal life for even one, to keep them out of hell.”

Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law (Poverty, Sickness and Spiritual Death). 

Galatians 3:10-14: 10 For all who depend on the Law [seeking justification and salvation by obedience to the Law and the observance of rituals] are under a curse; for it is written, “CURSED (condemned to destruction) IS EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT ABIDE BY ALL THINGS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF THE LAW, SO AS TO PRACTICE THEM.” 11 Now it is clear that no one is justified [that is, declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing] before God by the Law, for “THE RIGHTEOUS (the just, the upright) SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.” 12 But the Law does not rest on or require faith [it has nothing to do with faith], but [instead, the Law] says, “HE WHO PRACTICES THEM [the things prescribed by the Law] SHALL LIVE BY THEM [instead of faith].” 13 Christ purchased our freedom and redeemed us from the curse of the Law and its condemnation by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO HANGS [crucified] ON A TREE (cross)”— 14 in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might also come to the Gentiles, so that we would all receive [the realization of] the promise of the [Holy] Spirit through faith.

Priceless Redemption Refers to the Faith of a Believer is that salvation and eternal life are valuable and freely given by God, achieved only through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. 

Colossians 1:13 AMP 13 for He has rescued us and has drawn us to Himself from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption [because of His sacrifice, resulting in] the forgiveness of our sins [and the cancellation of sins’ penalty].

Redemption is a profound cost and transformative power of salvation, emphasizing the sacrifice and love involved in the plan of God from creation. 

Building Your Faith Foundation upon the Written Word of God

Jude 1:20 AMP

“But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit,”

Faith Foundation: The act of establishing God’s Word in our heart on a permanent basis, especially with the endowment of the measure faith given by God.

 Faith is the spiritual vehicle that transports heavenly cargo into the natural realm on behalf of believers that apply their faith to God’s Word. 

Hebrews 11:1 TPT

“Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to acquire the things we long for. It is all the evidence required to prove what is still unseen.”

Adding Our God Given Faith to the Alive and Active Word of God

Hebrews 4:12 AMP

“For the Word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.”

 Word of God," is considered a believer’s life source: Word of God is the Source of our lives. Also emphasizes the power and impact of God's Word to individuals and corporately that makes a quality decision to believe, receive, and act on God’s Word as the Source of their life. 

Understanding The Value (cost, price, importance) of Salvation Provided through Jesus Christ

John 3:18 AMP: Whoever believes and has decided to trust in Him [as personal Savior and Lord] is not judged [for this one, there is no judgment, no rejection, no condemnation]; but the one who does not believe [and has decided to reject Him as personal Savior and Lord] is judged already [that one has been convicted and sentenced], because he has not believed and trusted in the name of the [One and] only begotten Son of God [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, the One who alone can save him].

Salvation is an all-inclusive process, including redemption, forgiveness, justification, righteousness, sanctification, and eternal life.

The fullness of God's provision comes through the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross with 'All-Inclusive Salvation.

Walking By Faith Within The Confines Of God's Written Word (5/11/2025 Joy Bible Church, Mobile AL)

2 Corinthians 5:7 AMPC

“For we walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man's relationship to God and divine things, with trust and holy fervor; thus we walk] not by sight or appearance.”

Placing emphasizes on walking, living, or abiding in the God kind of Faith! 

Walking by faith within the confines of God's Word means living a life of trust and obedience to God’s Word, even when circumstances are difficult or unclear. It's about prioritizing spiritual truths and God's promises over worldly appearances and personal desires. This involves relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance, seeking God's will, and prioritizing eternal goals over temporary ambitions.