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Holy Spirit Baptism

Understanding and Speaking in Tongues

The gift of speaking in tongues, just like the gift of salvation is given freely by GOD. You cannot work for it. You cannot earn it. You do not have to tarry or wait for Him. Acts 2:1-4 tells us that when the day of Pentecost was fully come; the Apostles all with one accord were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Benefit of Speaking in Tongues

1. According to Romans 8:26-27, we find that when the Spirit prays, he makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he (Christ) that searcheth the heart knoweth what is the mind of the spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will (or Word) of GOD. In other words, when your spirit prays, you pray the perfect prayer.

    

2. I Corinthians 14:2 the Word of GOD tells us "For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto GOD: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries." When you speak in an unknown tongue, you speak directly to GOD. Satan cannot understand or interfere with this prayer. An example of Satan interfering is while praying, your prayer would be interrupted with crazy thoughts and you quickly forget what you are praying for or what you are praying about. Your unknown tongue is your personal way of communicating with GOD.