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NASB | Acts 2:6 And when this sound occurred, the crowd came together, and were bewildered because each one of them was hearing them speak in his own language. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:6 And when this sound was heard, a crowd gathered, and they were bewildered because each one was hearing those in the upper room speaking in his own language or dialect. |
Subject: When will I speak/pray in tongues? |
Bible Note: Just want to clear up a few things. :o) I in no way think that salvation is based on speaking in tongues. The only way to be saved is John 3:16 and tongues is not mentioned anywhere there. In my statement "you shall know them by their fruit" I merely meant that the proof that tongues is effect in a believers personal life is when you can see it working and the person changing and producing good fruit. (like a saved marriage and a changed heart.) As far as "having the Holy spirit in you but not allowing Him to work through you" I believe there are many Christians (with and without tongues) that have the Holy Spirit in them (He is a part of the salvation process) but they never seek His direction, council, help, and don't listen to his reproof. They have him abiding in them but still live life without Him. (I did this for a long time, saved, and in ministry, but all in my own strength.) I hope this clears up the two things you talked about? :o) Please understand that I am not attacking those who do not speak in tongues, I have some wonderful very saved, friends who do not speak in tongues and are doing great things for God. It's like this: You can live without 1,000,000.00 dollars and still be happy and enjoy life and be effective in what you do.. but just think how much more you could do if you had it? That's how I feel about Tongues. There will always be those who do not believe it is for everyone, but who are we to decide who should have it and who shouldn't? I believe that there is a difference between "the Gift of Tongues" and being able to speak in tongues in your own time with God. (for the record I do not have the gift of "tongues and interpretation") I'll end with this... If you read this and you have a burning desire in your heart to be able to speak in tongues in your private time with God.. Then let Him know that desire and leave it up to Him (don’t go searching for it, allow Him to open up an opportunity for you to receive it. When that opportunity comes, you will know). He will give you the desire of your heart if He placed it there! If not He will take that desire away and it will fade in time and not be that important to you. And to you Discipled I end with this, Thank you for your ending remarks :o) This all started simply because I wanted to give you as much encouragement to seek whatever He has provided that will bring you closer to Him. It sounds like you are already well on your way :o) And I know that with or without “tongues” you will walk closely with Him. Isn't He wonderful! I could not imagine life without Him now that I have a relationship with Him. He truly is Good, All the time... (as I tell all my kids) And all Glory for all good things goes to Him. I Love Him so much! |