Filled For Purpose Series

FILLED FOR PURPOSE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Acts 2:1-4

Supporting Texts: Luke 4:1, Ephesians 5:18, Romans 8:14, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 1:8

INTRODUCTION:

The Holy Spirit did not descend on the day of Pentecost just to excite believers or to make them speak in tongues. He came to equip them for divine assignments. God never fills us just to feel good; He fills us to fulfil purpose. Every outpouring of the Spirit is a release of divine enablement for divine tasks.

Many believers stop at the experience of being filled, but fail to ask: "Why has the Lord filled me?" Being filled with the Spirit is not the end—it is the beginning of a Spirit-empowered life. Just as a car is filled with fuel not to remain parked, but to move, God fills us to run with His mandate.

The Church today must understand that spiritual infilling is tied to spiritual responsibility. The Spirit comes not just to dwell in us, but to work through us. When we are filled, we are transformed from mere believers to purposeful agents of heaven.

1. FILLED TO BE EMPOWERED

The first purpose of being filled is divine empowerment.

a) The Spirit empowers us for divine assignment (Acts 1:8):

Without the Holy Ghost, the disciples were fearful and weak. But with Him, they became bold witnesses.

b) Spiritual power is necessary to impact our world (Micah 3:8):

It takes divine strength to stand firm and do exploits in a hostile world.

c) The Spirit enables us to do what we cannot do by ourselves (Zechariah 4:6):

Human effort can only go so far, but divine power brings results.

d) Spiritual empowerment transforms ordinary men into extraordinary vessels (Acts 4:13):

Peter and John were once timid fishermen, but the Spirit made them fearless leaders.

Biblical Example: Samson was empowered by the Spirit of God to do supernatural feats when the Spirit came upon him (Judges 14:6).

2. FILLED TO BE LED

The Holy Spirit fills us to guide and direct us into God’s perfect will.

a) The Spirit becomes our inner compass (Romans 8:14):

Every Spirit-filled believer must learn to follow the Spirit’s leading.

b) He gives us discernment in a confused world (1 John 2:20):

The Spirit-filled life is marked by clarity and spiritual understanding.

c) We are preserved from danger when we are led by the Spirit (Acts 16:6–7):

Paul was guided away from wrong routes because the Spirit led him.

d) The Spirit helps us walk in obedience and alignment (Galatians 5:25):

To fulfil divine purpose, we must follow divine direction.

Biblical Example: Jesus, filled with the Holy Ghost, was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to prepare for His assignment (Luke 4:1).

3. FILLED TO SERVE

The infilling of the Spirit is meant to launch us into divine service.

a) God fills us so that we can be poured out to others (2 Timothy 4:6):

The anointing is for service—not self-glory.

b) Every believer is called to serve with their spiritual gifts (1 Peter 4:10):

The Holy Spirit equips each of us uniquely for different aspects of ministry.

c) Serving under the Spirit’s power makes our labour fruitful (Romans 12:11):

When the Spirit fills your work, it carries lasting impact.

d) A Spirit-filled believer should be active in kingdom service (Acts 6:3):

Even in administrative tasks, being filled with the Spirit was a requirement.

Biblical Example: Stephen, full of the Holy Ghost, served the Church and preached the gospel with power (Acts 6:5–10).

4. FILLED TO BE TRANSFORMED

The Holy Spirit works within us to make us more like Christ.

a) The Spirit brings inner renewal and change (Titus 3:5):

Transformation begins from within when the Spirit comes in.

b) He produces the fruit of godly character (Galatians 5:22–23):

The fruit of the Spirit becomes the evidence of His residence.

c) The Spirit enables us to overcome the flesh (Romans 8:13):

We cannot conquer carnality without the help of the Holy Ghost.

d) Transformation empowers our testimony (Matthew 5:16):

A changed life is a powerful witness to the world.

Biblical Example: The apostles were transformed from fearful men to fearless preachers after being filled with the Spirit (Acts 2:14–41).

5. FILLED TO BRING REVIVAL

Spirit-filled believers are instruments of revival and awakening.

a) Revival begins with personal renewal (Psalm 85:6):

When God revives one, He can use them to revive others.

b) The fire of the Spirit stirs spiritual hunger in others (2 Timothy 1:6):

One flaming heart can set a generation ablaze.

c) Spirit-filled believers become channels of miracles and wonders (Acts 5:12–16):

The power of God flows through vessels yielded to Him.

d) Revival spreads when believers are filled and willing (Isaiah 6:8):

God looks for people who are both filled and available.

Biblical Example: The early Church sparked global revival through the power and presence of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:42–47).