These are days that inspire fear in people's lives. In fact, Jesus said, 'Men's hearts will fail them for fear and for looking upon those things which are coming on the earth; for the powers of heaven shall be shaken' (Luke 21:26). (Google image, Woman praying).
How are the believers supposed to live in these days? Are we supposed to bury our heads in the sand like these things are not happening? Not so! In the midst of calamities and fearful days, God expects us to walk in victory.
How do we do that; and more importantly, while everybody is collapsing, how does the believer live effectively in the last days? Jude provides the answer:
- Build your faith—walk by faith and not by sight.
- Pray in the Holy Ghost—develop the habit of praying in tongues.
- Keep yourselves in the love of God—walk in love.
Notice that praying in the Holy Ghost is an effective tool to live in the last days. It is God's antidote for the spirit of fear. Praying in tongues will build and stimulate your faith. When faith is present, fear crouches. Praying in tongues is a major weapon to stop the spirit of fear from running rampant in the last days and to prevent it from overwhelming and taking over your life. (p. 110)
2. Praying in tongues is a direct line to God (1. Cor. 14:2).
3. Praying in tongues is speaking divine mysteries—divine coded secrets (1 Cor. 14:2).
4. Praying in tongues is prophesying your God-ordained future (1 Cor. 2:7; Eccles. 10:10).
5. Praying in tongues is strengthening your inner self with might (Eph. 3:16) (see 1 Cor. 14:18).
6. Praying in tongues is praying things that have been concealed to be revealed (Acts 19:6; John 7:38).
7. Praying in tongues is home improvement and a source of spiritual edification (1 Cor. 14:4) [check out the MSG translation below].
8. Praying in tongues builds and stimulates your faith (Jude 1:20).
9. Praying in tongues is giving praise and thanksgiving well unto God (1 Cor. 14:15-17; Col. 3:16).
10. Praying in tongues is praying in line with the divine will of God (Rom. 8:26-28) (See Ex. 2:23-25 and John 11:33,38). ['Groanings in the Bible does not mean moaning or complaining. It always alludes to prayer and intercession'].
11. Praying in tongues is help with our ultimate weakness—lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6; Rom. 8:26).
12. Praying in tongues enables all things to work for your good (Rom. 8:27-28). ['This verse belongs to the tongue-talker'].
13. Praying in tongues aids us in being God-inside minded (John 14:17; Zech. 4:6; Rom. 8:15-17).
14. Praying in tongues magnifies God (Acts 10:45-46).
15. Praying in tongues gives spiritual refreshing and rest (Isaiah 28:11-12; Acts 3:19).
16. Praying in tongues helps you to enter the world of the gifts of the Spirit ['Our heavenly language of tongues is the gift that unlocks all the other gifts'].
17. Praying in tongues is fine-tuning your spirit man to be sensitive and hear the voice of God (Isa. 28:11; Rev. 1:10-12; 1 Cor. 14:21).
18. Praying in tongues assists you in bringing your natural tongue under control (See Prov. 18:21).
19. Praying in tongues helps you to develop intimacy with the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 14:2,18).
20. Praying in tongues creates an air of privacy between you and God ['When you are praying in tongues—your heavenly language—you completely cut satan off ']. [All sentences surrounded by [ ] are the author's words].
(Information taken from Dr. Glenn Arekion's book,
The POWER of PRAYING in TONGUES,
PP. 60 -74, 110. Permission requested).
Dr. Glenn Arekion "Power of Praying in Tongues" -
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Dr. Glenn Arekion teaching us about Power
of Praying in Tongues.
May I suggest that you check out Dr. Glenn's book on line, and order several copies for only $1.99? There's so much information in it to help you and your friends understand God's will for His people. His will is for us to receive the power needed to accomplish the Kingdom's purpose, after all, Jesus instructed His disciples to wait for the baptism for the power they'd need. This is the power source we need too!
There will be two more posts to cover the rest of the 60 benefits of Praying in Tongues: 3/17 and 3/31. I hope you'll check in to read them.
Father, in the midst of calamities and fearful days, we will look to You to help us walk in the victory Christ Jesus provided.
There will be two more posts to cover the rest of the 60 benefits of Praying in Tongues: 3/17 and 3/31. I hope you'll check in to read them.
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Father, in the midst of calamities and fearful days, we will look to You to help us walk in the victory Christ Jesus provided.
We need Your help to build and walk by faith in our everyday lives by praying with Your Holy Spirit's power, direction and enlightenment.
May this become our habit in order for us to keep ourselves in Your love and to walk in love towards others. It is our desire that as believers, we'll live effectively in these last days through building up our most holy faith. (See Jude 1:20).
We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
May this become our habit in order for us to keep ourselves in Your love and to walk in love towards others. It is our desire that as believers, we'll live effectively in these last days through building up our most holy faith. (See Jude 1:20).
We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Today's Bible verses-
but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many
days hence. (8) But ye shall receive power after that the
Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses
unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in
Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
1 Cor. 14:4 (MSG) "He who speaks in a [strange]
tongue edifies and improves himself, but he who
prophesies [interpreting the divine will and purpose
and teaching with inspiration] edifies and improves
the church and promotes growth [in Christian wisdom,
piety, holiness, and happiness].
Jude 1:20 (NIV) "But you, dear friends, build yourselves
up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit."
Is. 28:11 (KJV) "For with stammering lips and another
tongue will he speak to this people."
Today's quote-
~ Glenn Arekion- "The apostle Peter was transformed from a weak and insipid believer to a great and powerful preacher after he spoke in tongues. [See Acts 2:38]. This is the same man who a few days prior, had denied the Lord three times because of his fear of death. (See Matt. 26:26:69-75).
After speaking in tongues, however, he was able to boldly and fluently proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Peter, full of the Holy Spirit, preached a powerful message that brought conviction to the thousands under the sound of his voice. (See Acts 2:16-19). (p.83).
Today's question-
Are you armed with faith that God can give you the
power of the Spirit?
God's desire and will is to bless us with the ability to follow through with the calling on our lives. When our theology follows with faith, miracles can happen.
Accepting the Holy Spirit into our being, with speaking in tongues, is easy, but seems difficult to some, as we're to humble ourselves and believe that God is Real, and that He wants to indwell us.
Opening ourselves to Him, with no reservations, is the key to receiving His Spirit. Acts 2:39 is our promise as believers, that the Lord calls us to receive the Holy Ghost, with the evidence of tongues, as He sees fit. (See Acts 2:4).
Are you armed with faith that God can give you the
power of the Spirit?
God's desire and will is to bless us with the ability to follow through with the calling on our lives. When our theology follows with faith, miracles can happen.
Accepting the Holy Spirit into our being, with speaking in tongues, is easy, but seems difficult to some, as we're to humble ourselves and believe that God is Real, and that He wants to indwell us.
Opening ourselves to Him, with no reservations, is the key to receiving His Spirit. Acts 2:39 is our promise as believers, that the Lord calls us to receive the Holy Ghost, with the evidence of tongues, as He sees fit. (See Acts 2:4).
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Upcoming posts-
#33 You Have No Alternative but to Seek the Lost
6th- Tuesday's post by Dr. Wesley L. Duewel
#34 How to Seek the Lost Lovingly and Effectively
8th- Thursday's post by Dr. Wesley L. Duewel
10th- Saturday's post by Jean Oathout
#35 Love for Souls is a Sacrificing Love
13th- Tuesday's post by Dr. Wesley L. Duewel
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