Spiritual Gifts (Part 13)

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1 Corinthians 12 :10  and to another the interpretation of tongues.  (NASB)

The interpretation of tongues that Paul is referring to here is the receiving of the Word from the Apostles (who knew not the language, which they were speaking), to the interpretation of what was said by those who heard the Gospel for the first time in their own language as the Holy Spirit moved them to receive or interpret.  In the initial beginning of the spreading of God’s Word, God equipped the Apostles to receive and deliver all that he was leading them to say.  The crowd heard these Apostles and even they were shocked by what they heard, even though they heard it in their own language.  What was happening was beyond belief.  It had to be a miracle.

As the surrounding regions received all, which God offered through these great men in their first great mission thrust, the focus as well as the hearts of mankind were turned from sin and to Christ.  It was God’s plan all along.  He is just that way.  He’s just God.  If God supplied everything in the launching of this great mission to get the Word to the people, how much more will He take care of you and your needs when you seek Him completely, and completely seek and love Him.

Prayer:  Dear Lord Jesus, May we more fully trust you in all areas of our lives, not just the few we decide to give you.  Give us the desire to give all that is ours to you, most importantly, our hearts.  May we always remember that You invite us to reside in you in all trials and tribulations as well as praising you in all victories.  We do truly find You faithful and know You WILL see us through……...  In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

May God richly bless us as we continue to seek His will, and His way, through His Word.

Your servant in Christ,

Rev. Ted J. Wilkins
Director and Founder of “Good News Brief For Men” Ministries

© 2014 Ted J. Wilkins, Good News Brief For Men

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