Acts 2:1-13 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. And 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. Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, "Look, are not all these who speak Galileans? "And how is it that we hear, each in our own language in which we were born? "Parthians and Medes and Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, "Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, "Cretans and Arabs; we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God." So they were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "Whatever could this mean?" Others mocking said, "They are full of new wine."

The Bible tells us that the 120 disciples received the Holy Ghost and spoke in tongues in the upper room on the day of Pentecost. That means that they worshipped and praised the Lord in another language which was foreign to them. Speaking in tongues is a language which you are not able to learn like a foreign language. Even today, all people still speak in tongues when they receive the Holy Spirit. Speaking in tongues is a sign and is confirmation that the person has received the Holy Spirit.

Have you already spoken in tongues today and praised the Lord by doing so? If you have not, then take time to do so, it is worth it! In case you have not yet received the Holy Spirit, then reach out to Him. Faith and repentance are the requirements necessary to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus loves you and is eagerly waiting to fill you with His wonderful Spirit. Open your heart and let Him make everything brand new. jk

Scripture for further study: Leviticus 23:4-16; Isaiah 28:11-12; Ezekiel 36:26; Matthew 3:1-12; Joel 2:28-29; John 14:15-26; 15:26-27; 16:12-15; Acts 2:38; 10:45-46; 8:14-17; 19:6; 2 Corinthians 5:17