Introduction: Here is the REAL DEAL. As a believer in Jesus Christ, we are SEALED and we are to be FILLED.

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1.SEALED! (Eph 1:13-15; 4:30)

“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.”

That speaks of security! By that we mean eternal security. If a person is really saved then he or she cannot become unsaved. For it they could LOSE their salvation that would mean the devil would have to pry open the double grip of Jesus Christ and steal us from Him (John 10:27,28).

Obviously, Satan is not  strong enough to do that. For the record sake, Jesus has defeated both he and his emissaries.

“And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.” (Col 2:15)

“14Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.” (Heb 2:14)

Ultimately, Satan will be thrown into the lake of fire along with the Antichrist and the false prophet (Rev 19, 20)

The word “seal” is σφραγίζω: (sfrag-id’-zo), which means to seal, set a seal upon. It has the idea of PROPERTY or OWNERSHIP.

Look again at this biblical doctrine call pneumatology.

“30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” (Eph 4:30)

See the word “sealed”? Notice the phrase “unto the day of redemption.” That speaks of our final state in heaven. Our Lord is going to finish what He began. I love this verse.

“6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Phil 1:6)

We are not home yet!

2.SEALED to be FILLED! (Eph 5:18)

“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.”

Being “Filled with the Spirit” is God’s will! This is a present tense verb “be filled” which means ongoing. In other words, “keep on being filled” over and over. But why do we need to be filled? The answer is because we are leaky vessels!

Also please notice that this mandate (in the imperative mood – command) is in the context of the biblical role of a CHRISTian husband, wife, and parent. That is the key to fulfilling God’s purpose in this family life.

Conclusion: Are you SEALED? Are you FILLED? If you are, then you must be THRILLED!