”By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.: John7:38-39
Speaking in tongues is a powerful spiritual tool that offers numerous benefits for believers. Here are twelve significant advantages of speaking in tongues, backed by scripture:
1. Healing and Health: Speaking in tongues detoxifies your spirit, reducing stress hormones and releasing feel-good hormones. This is according to a research carried out by Oral Roberts University. Why is this possible? Because the scriptures say, 'But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you'. (Romans 8:11).
That same spirit that was able to resurrect or give life to a body that has been dead for 3 days is able to give life to a dying kidney or destroy any cancer. But the way to turn loose the power of the Holy Spirit within us is through speaking in tongues.
A 2006 scientific article cited by The New York TimesThe New York Times concludes: “Contrary to what may be a common perception, studies suggest that people who speak in tongues rarely suffer from mental problems. A recent study of nearly 1,000 evangelical Christians in England found that those who engaged in the practice were more emotionally stable than those who did not. Researchers have identified at least two forms of the practice, one ecstatic and frenzied, the other subdued and nearly silent.”
Again the Bible says that, "... though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day" 2 Corinthians 4:16 our outward man is our body and subject to aging, the inward man is the spirit where the Holy Spirit dwells. According to this verse, the outward man is subject to aging and all the health challenges that come with it, but the inner man is not affected, rather it is being renewed on a daily bases. To get the influence of the inner man over the outer man is through speaking in tongues.
2. Victory in Spiritual Warfare: In the Book of Ephesians chapter 6 while Paul was discussing Spiritual Warfare he gave us a major secret to victory in verse 18 "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people." Eph 6:18 NIV. Paul admonishes the saint to continually pray in the Spirit even though he is equipped with all the spiritual arsenal mentioned from 6 to 17.
Praying in the Spirit or speaking in tongues can be of two types as presented by Apostle Paul in 1 Cor 13:1, "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels" So tongues can be in the language of Angels which makes it expedient to mobilize angels during warfare. is speaking the language of angels and not a command they're not familiar with 1 Corinthians 14:8. Satan and demons hate when believers begin to pray and sing in the Spirit.
3. Builds Supernatural Faith: In Jude 1: 20, the Bible says, "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost," Speaking in tongues boosts your faith beyond natural limits. The Bible says that faith comes by hearing Gods word; this verse in Jude makes us know that tongue builds and quickens you unlocking supernatural faith.. The reason Jesus said that some kinds of demons do not go away except by prayer and fasting is that that you need faith to be able to cast out some demons and that faith can be built by praying in the Holy Ghost
4. Controls the Tongue: The Bible describes the tongue as having the power to control a man's life and destiny. "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." Prov 18:21. It went further to say that anyone having mastery over his tongue can control every other aspect of his body. Marriages are destroyed by the wrong use of the tongue, people fall into temptation by what they initiate or say with their mouth. When you constantly speak in tongues you hand over the control of your tongue to the Holy Ghost. Its not only that you start speaking with wisdom but utterance. It is at that point the Bible says "for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.| Matt 10:20.
5. Builds Character: When the Bible refers to the Holy spirits activity in us it says out of our belly shall flow rivers of living waters.(John 7:39) Praying in the spirit waters the garden for the healthy growth of the fruit of the spirit . When the Spirit controls your tongue it controls your life. The tongue is the centre of gravity of every mans life. "If anyone can control his tongue, it proves that he has perfect control over himself in every other way." James 3:2 LB
6. Aligns you with your Destiny: Speaking in tongues helps align your steps with your divine purpose and predestination (Romans 8:26-27) says "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans." When we are praying with our understanding we can be praying something that is not according to the will of God for our lives. But when we switch to praying in tongues we end up praying in line with Gods will for our future
7. Strengthens the Spirit: Speaking in tongues, or your heavenly language, strengthens your spirit. It edifies your own self, your spirit and unless there be an interpreter, speaking in tongues isn't for use in the corporate body because no one will understand. Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified. - 1 Corinthians 14:4-5
Our spirit needs this strength in times of temptation. The Bible says that the Spirit is at war with the flesh and sometimes the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. When you walk in the spirit you will not fulfil the desires of the flesh. Speaking in tongues helps to energize our spirit man to be in control instead of allowing the flesh run the show.
8. Opens Us Up to help of the Holy Spirit: Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as another helper. When we pray in the spirit we open ourselves up for the help of the Holy spirit. That is when things that are impossible with men becomes possible because God is involved. When Mary asked how shall these things be, the answer was that the Holy spirit shall come upon you
“How can this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God. Luke 1:34-35
It now becomes clear why the Bible admonishes us not to trust our abilities
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Prov 3:6
Speaking in tongues allows the Holy Spirit to help your infirmities and knowledge gaps (Romans 8:26-27). read more about why the Holy Ghost is called our advocatewhy the Holy Ghost is called our advocate
other benefits include
9. Understand God's Mind: Speaking in tongues helps you understand the mind of God (1 Corinthians 2:8-11, Isaiah 28:9-11).
10. Activates Spiritual Gifts: Consistency in speaking in tongues activates all spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12-14).
11. Helps us pray more accurately: James says When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. James 4:3
if we wish to pray the right way, we switch to the spirit. There are two advocates with the father: Jesus (1 Jn 2:1) and the Holy Spirit. The Holy spirit helps you pray Gods will and that makes Jesus work in your life easy
12. Unlocks Divine Wisdom: Speaking in tongues unlocks divine wisdom, enabling believers to speak wisdom beyond their natural understanding (Isaiah 28:9-11).
In conclusion, speaking in tongues offers a wide range of benefits for believers, from healing and spiritual warfare to building character and understanding God's mind. Embracing this spiritual tool can significantly enhance your walk with God and empower you for effective service.
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