Sunday, August 11, 2013
Prophecy Greater than Tongues
Dear Friends,
A reading from Saint Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians (1 Cor 14.1-12):
Pursue love, but strive eagerly for the spiritual gifts, above all that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to human beings but to God, for no one listens; he utters mysteries in spirit. On the other hand, one who prophesies does speak to human beings, for their building up, encouragement, and solace. Whoever speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but whoever prophesies builds up the church. Now I should like all of you to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. One who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be built up.
Now, brothers, if I should come to you speaking in tongues, what good will I do you if I do not speak to you by way of revelation, or knowledge, or prophecy, or instruction? Likewise, if inanimate things that produce sound, such as flute or harp, do not give out the tones distinctly, how will what is being played on flute or harp be recognized? And if the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle? Similarly, if you, because of speaking in tongues, do not utter intelligible speech, how will anyone know what is being said? For you will be talking to the air. It happens that there are many different languages in the world, and none is meaningless; but if I do not know the meaning of a language, I shall be a foreigner to one who speaks it, and one who speaks it a foreigner to me. So with yourselves: since you strive eagerly for spirits, seek to have an abundance of them for building up the church.
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We had a beautiful sunny day yesterday and it was warm in the afternoon. We will have a sunny day today too.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord, the Son of God, given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“I am ready to give you many spiritual gifts, My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters living in every country of the world, if you ask Me for them. One of the gifts is speaking in tongues. You will speak the language of the Spirit and you will glorify your God and Lord. Some people speak in tongues for hours. Others have the gift of prophecy, by which the Holy Spirit gives them a message for the people present. This message is to teach them and to call them to follow the right path. You should be ready to listen to the prophetic messages as they are given to you for a very special purpose. Some others have the spiritual gift of healing. This gift too is given by the Holy Spirit in order to heal those who are sick in body or spirit. There are also many other gifts that come from the Holy Spirit. Open your heart to receive any of the gifts that the Holy Spirit wants to give you. You are to make use of these gifts for the glory of God. I love you and I bless you.”
Father Melvin