A Language of a Lifetime
One of the most exhilarating times in my life took place on a summer night in the middle of a cow pasture in Ohio in 1967. I had recently turned 20 and now I found my thoughts flooded with thankfulness to my newly found Heavenly Father. What was happening that was so magnificent? I was speaking a language that I did not know!
I was speaking in tongues. My mouth was producing words of a language I knew not. But without a doubt, I knew I was operating a manifestation of holy spirit born within me.
I was experiencing a dream come true. I had a desire to know, that I really knew God was alive and that I had a permanent relationship with Him. It was extremely clear I was born again of God’s eternal spirit, because I was speaking in tongues.
How strange this was to me, for 2 weeks prior to this time, I had never even heard of speaking in tongues. Yet, I could not deny God’s Word that this new dynamic manifestation which began on the Day of Pentecost was real. And now I was speaking to God directly (For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God:…) I Corinthians 14:2.
A NEW WEB SITE ON SPEAKING IN TONGUES
Recently, I had a new website designed on speaking in tongues. I believe this web site will be a valuable resource in making known this powerful manifestation that God placed into being to start the Christian church on the Day of Pentecost. Please check it out and share it with others that are questing a greater understanding of speaking in tongues. Here it is: https://speakingintongues-holyspirit.com/
My prayer is that the Christian church would open their eyes to God’s awesome resource of speaking in tongues – the language of a lifetime.
Agape,
Bob
Of all the principles of life, it seems like the first one God instituted was the principle of relationship. He started this principle from the beginning of time. For the most part everything depends on relationships.
Without the relationship of bees pollinating trees and plants, we would soon run out of food. Relationships play a huge role in all the laws of nature. From biology to Physics and the cultures of man, relationships play a critical role for them to work. Relationships are the glue that keeps everything functioning. The laws of nature, laws of matter and every living thing are tied together in unique relationships. There are many other examples that magnify the value of relationships.
Perhaps the most extraordinary relationship is the one God started with man before the beginning of time!
God’s Word declares that we are His first thought before the foundation of the world.
Ephesians 1:4: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
We are so awestruck with the world and the universe we live in. And I get it, God’s handiwork is so mind blowing! Yet, before this worldly masterpiece was originated, the Father had you in His mind to the extent we would be set apart special and without blame.
Now does that make your day or what!
Academia at Its Best
Man’s passion for the ultimate in higher education finds him going to the most prestigious schools in the world. Striving for the best is a noble endeavor. But there is a higher education beyond the secular.
There can be no higher education than that provided by the Creator of life. God has revealed Himself through His Word:
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: (2 Peter 1:3 KJV).
Wake Up to Truth
John 17:17: Amplified Version.
Sanctify them in the truth [set them apart for Your purposes, make them holy]; Your word is truth.
God Almighty has a purpose for everything He has and will do. As you search His Word you will discover YOU are the focus of His main purposes.
Isaiah 14:24: KJV …Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:
Do you know the purposes God has for you in your life?
Jeremiah 29:11: KJV. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
There it is for all mankind to discover: God’s purpose for their life, having the peace of mind knowing that God has given you an expected end. Enjoy your HIGHER EDUCATION.
Sons and Daughters of True Liberty
Inherent in every human being is the desire to be free. What do I mean by free? Being unencumbered by laws and resolutions, or freedom to choose your heart’s desire, or even be independent.
These are all noble freedoms many treasure, but there is a freedom that overlaps the ones above. And that is being released from the fears of this world.
The greatest limiting factors that bind any person is not necessarily rules and regulations, and not being free to choose. But it is the attacks of the adversary by way of promoting hear to discourage us from trusting God. True Liberty is being released from the fears of this world.
There is only one man who has ever been able to secure the blessings of liberty for all mankind and that is Jesus Christ. “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John 8:36.
What To Do With It
Our privilege and responsibility as sons of God is to stand on the truth that made us free. Paul and Silas had quite an opportunity along these lines as false brethren spied out their liberty in Christ as recorded in Galatians:
What a bold stand! What an astonishing example for us today. It is the Word of God that lays out the truth by which we can trust in. As Christian believers we do not have to cater to worldly fear. We have the mighty Scriptures to refresh our mind constantly so our confidence can be in our Heavenly Father.
Perhaps one of man’s striking fears is God remembering the bad things we have done. We may have trepidation in light of the day we stand before our Heavenly Father being aware of our many short comings. Thankfully this perspective does not have to entertain a born again believer’s mind. The enemy, the devil, might want us to reflect on the errors of our ways, but our loving Heavenly Father is just the opposite. He has designed the unprecedented reality of forgiveness. We have a means of totally eliminating the wrong things we have done so He can concentrate on rewarding us for the good we do.
Even a Drink of Water
Our Heavenly Father remembers the smallest of deeds. We can lovingly reach out in doing the little things as well as major projects for Him.
God’s love is so immense that He recognizes the little things we do in love. It should be our nature to serve and be a blessing in every situation of living our life. God has made us in Christ to be givers and servers, to do good works.
We should be elated with the prospects of knowing our God remembers all our good deeds and He will reward us for them. How many times have you done a project real well and it does not get noticed or you do not get the recognition? Frustrating isn’t it? But with our Father in Heaven He makes note of everything! Yes, we are challenged at times to put up with unfortunate situations and we wonder where is God, but He is always in us and working with us to take on all of the world’s challenges.
Just think of all the exceptional things we can do to bless those in the Body of Christ. The world will pull on us to play it’s selfish game. We do not have to succumb to such foolishness. We “by love serve one another.” (Galatians 5:13).
Judgment Seat
God’s Word says we all will come before the judgment seat. It must be understood that this judgment seat is the bema which is the place for the giving out of rewards.Our God is a good God and He is always looking to bless His people. We should live our life reaching out with the love of God serving all mankind, knowing God will bless us richly.