(KJV.) I CORINTHIANS 14:15
(15) What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
TONGUES?
Before Jesus Christ ascended into heaven, he advised his disciples not to depart from Jerusalem but wait for the promise of the Father, which is the Holy Ghost, cf. Acts 1:1-2; out of obedience to his instructions, on the day of Pentecost, the promise was fulfilled, Acts 2, for detailed information of how the Holy Ghost manifested his powers through the disciples; from that point forward, the Holy Ghost never departed from believers, using them to manifest his glories, good works among the congregations of God; for wherever two or three people are gathered together in the name of God, and of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, the Holy Ghost is among them as well, cf. Matthew 18:20; many times, the Holy Spirit descended upon believers in the form of an anointing oils, very peaceful in nature, yet, with a rushing mighty piercing wind, that whenever it descends upon the believers, his presence cannot be hidden from others but manifested, proclaimed in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior; therefore, whenever we feel his presence within and around us, never quench him away, cf. I Thess. 5:19; there is a reason for his manifestations, it all for our own welfares.
The lesson today is about speaking in tongues; one of the greater gifts of the Holy Spirit, referring to the subject, most believers speak in tongues for various reasons; some to communicate their thoughts processes to the Father, others speak in tongues to invite his oil of anointing upon them for various reasons, either to strengthen them in the midst of warfares, to do his works, or as he gave them the utterances for the upliftment of his congregations and for other believers; praying in tongues has been a controversial subject among believers, as to when, where, how it should manifest through the midst of the congregations of Jesus; regardless, speaking in tongues is a spiritual phenomenon for personal experiences, it is not beneficial for believers alone but also for his congregations as well, but depending upon interpretations; consequently, when the disciples spoke in tongues on the faithful day of Pentecost, they spoke not as mad men alone as assumed by witnesses but also performed miracles on the people; therefore, speaking in tongues is not a personal thing alone, but it is also a spiritual gift for the welfare of others; therefore, regardless of our perceptions, speaking in tongues was given not only for ourselves, but also to be utilized for his works depending upon the scenarios of his will; read about it in the book of Acts chapter 2:1-47, for detailed information about the prophecy and tongues; the point is, whenever we speak in tongues on behalf of the churches or others, let us also interpret what we speak for the benefit of the congregation, for seldom does anyone understands angelic utterances.
Beloved, let us feel free to speak in tongues whenever prompted by the Holy Spirit, it is a spiritual gift that cannot be purchased with robbery or bribery, but by grace, it is free of charge and helpful for believers and for the works of Jesus Christ; if there is anyone among us who does not utilize this gift yet, today, ask Jesus Christ to help you to resurrect it from within your innermost spirit; if you have the Holy Spirit, you also have the resurrection power to speak in tongues; I inspire you with courage to pray for his power of manifestation, it is beneficial for you and for people around you; try it, you will love it! Continue ye in Love! Jesus is coming back again soon! I thank you, for your time! Peace and Love be unto you! Amen and Amen!
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