| Gen. 11:1-4
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"Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. Then they said to one another, 'Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.' They had brick for stone, and they had asphalt for mortar. And they said, 'Come, let us build ourselves a city, and a tower whose top is in the heavens; let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth.' ". |
| Gen. 11:5-6 |
"But the Lord came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built. And the Lord said, 'Indeed the people are one and they all have one language, and this is what they begin to do; now nothing that they propose to do will be withheld from them.' "
 Note: Before the flood all men spoke one language. My guess is that God gave men all one speech so they could communicate with one another to do His will, but they didn't want to do that.
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| Acts 1:4-8 |
"And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, 'which,' He said, 'you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.' Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, 'Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?' And He said to them, 'It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.' "
Note: Now we come around to Jesus having made atonement for man's sins, and commanding them to wait for the Promise of the Holy Spirit to come, with power. |
| Acts 2:1-6 |
"Now when the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language."
Note: Amazingly, the first thing the Holy Spirit did was to enable the men there, no matter what their language, to hear the disciples speaking in their own language, praising God! Is not the Holy Spirit able to give us clarity? Yet once again they were confused. |
| Rom. 8:26-28 |
"Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." |
| 1 Cor. 14:2-5 |
"For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification."
Note: Let's qualify this. When people prophesy it is by the will of God to help others believe the He loves them. It staggers people when they are told things that only they know by someone who doesn't know them. When people speak in tongues others do not understand it throws them ito confusion. Many fear this, but it is the one gift of the Holy Spirit that we can choose to use at will. Why then, is it the gift that is most questioned? Because there's power in it! The Holy Spirit knows what you need, and tells the Father. Then He overcomes your fear! Do not be afraid to ask for this gift. Using it helps you in the midst of a storm! |
| Eph. 6:10-13 |
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the *wiles (schemings) of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." |
| Eph. 6:8 |
"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints - " |
