Be filled with The Spirit. Ephesians 5:18
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Some Christians do not understand what Being Spirit filled is all about. It is centered on the Word of God. The command “Be filled with the Spirit” is the same as “Let the word of Christ dwell in you.” When one is filled with the Spirit, one will also be with the word of God. A person who does not read the word of God cannot be spirit filled. The person who is filled with the Holy Spirit is the person in whom Jesus Christ dwells as Lord. The Holy Spirit always points to and glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ, never himself. He works in concurrence with Christ. One does not need to broadcast being spirit filled. The beauty of being filled is the fact that it brings fruits. It manifests itself by showing its fruits. Jesus said if any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. John 37-38 and verse 39 denotes that Jesus was making reference to the Holy Spirit. Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit as he left the Jordan River. The Spirit led him while he was in the desert (Luke 4:1) and what happened with Jesus is exactly what God does in our lives.
Why is it important to be spirit-filled? As Christians we are under the authority of the king of kings, Jesus Christ, which means we are to be submissive to His commands. Everyone who is Spirit-filled will learn to submit because this command is for everyone. Sin is what separates us from the filling of the Holy Spirit, and obedience to God is how the filling of the Spirit is maintained. Keeping us in line is one of the primary roles of the Holy Spirit. Although our focus should be to be filled as Ephesians 5:18 commands, praying for the filling of the Holy Spirit is not what accomplishes the filling of the Spirit. Only our obedience to God's commands allows the Spirit freedom to work within us. Because we are sinful creatures, it is impossible to be filled with the Spirit all of the time. We have the responsibility to immediately deal with sin in our lives, and renew our commitment to being Spirit-filled and Spirit-led. All Christians have receives the Holy Spirit at time of salvation. You may not recognize it but whenever you are filled joy, hope and peace, you were filled with the Spirit. Nobody stays full of the Spirit all the time and no one is always totally happy and under complete submission but it should be all believers goal, and being filled with the Spirit is something you choose to ask God for. Ask for God's spirit. Remember, "Ask and it shall be given unto you." (Matthew 7:7
As a follower of Christ you represent love and happiness and pure/complete joy. Christians should be the happiest and hopeful people on the face of the earth because we serve the omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent God. He has given us His best, His son Jesus Christ. On the day of salvation (when we invite Christ to come to our lives) the Holy Spirit comes to reside in us and He never leaves. If you already been filled with the Spirit than don’t be afraid to share it with others through prayers. Become an aggressive giver. Let the light in you shine. Let God's lobe be expressed through you.
Praise the Lord!
