DEVOTION ~ DIVERSE TONGUES

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Theme: Diverse Tongues 
Text: 1 Corinthians 12:10b 

to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.


There exist two kinds of tongues; the tongues of men and the tongues of angels. The former emanated from the days of building the tower of Babel. This gave rise to the languages of men. But this kind of tongue brought division among men. The later came to being during Pentecost to unite the body of Christ. Our devotion is based on the later. The tongues of angels is a gift of the Holy Spirit and He also gives gifts for its interpretation. (Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2)

This gift can either be to benefit the recipient and/or other believers. For he who speaks in tongues does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. It is for that reason interpretation is needed. If it's for personal benefit the the recipient is admonished to keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God. However, if it is to the benefit of all, the Holy Spirit gifts the power of interpretation. We need the gift of tongues so we can speak mysteries and pull down strongholds of the wicked. (1 Corinthians 14:2;27&28)



Prayer: Dear God, touch my tongue this day and empower it to speak mysteries (the tongues of angels). Grant me understanding as well that my prayer will continually be fueled in the Holy Spirit. This I ask in the name of Jesus Christ. AMEN! 

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