GRACE FOR YOU TODAY!
12th November 2026
SPEAKING IN TONGUES: THE WAY TO BEING A PERFECT MAN!
James 3:2 (NKJV)
“For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.”
Dearly beloved,
One of the greatest challenges of human life is the control of the tongue!
James 3:3–5 explains that just as a small bit controls a horse and a small rudder directs a large ship, the tongue, although small, has tremendous influence over the entire course of life.
This is why Psalm 34:11–14 gives us a remarkable description of the fear of the Lord:
“Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
Notice the connection!
The fear of the Lord is demonstrated through a tongue that refuses to speak evil. James takes this further by revealing that anyone who does not stumble in word is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.
Now consider the gift of speaking in tongues!
When we speak in other tongues, we yield our natural instrument of speech to the Holy Spirit.
Instead of allowing our tongues to be governed by fear, anger, bitterness or deceit, we yield them to the Spirit, who supplies supernatural utterance.
We move beyond merely refraining from evil speech to speaking the wonderful works of God!
Here is the beautiful connection: What the fear of the Lord teaches us concerning the government of our tongues in the Old Testament finds a remarkable expression in speaking in other tongues in the New Testament!
This is the inside-out reality: the Spirit of Glory dwelling within us influences what comes out through our mouths.
Beloved, do not merely guard your tongue against evil; yield it to the Blessed Holy Spirit! Let your tongue become an instrument of righteousness, supernatural praise and life!
PRAYER
Daddy God, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit. I yield my tongue to Your Blessed Spirit. Let my words reflect Your wisdom, righteousness and life. Empower me to speak what is good, gracious and edifying, and continually build me up as I pray in the Spirit. In Jesus’ Name. Amen!
PROCLAMATION
My tongue is an instrument of righteousness! I do not speak evil or deceit. I yield my tongue to the Holy Spirit and speak the language of the Spirit. I declare God’s goodness and release words of life. I am growing in spiritual maturity, and my whole being is increasingly governed by the Spirit of Glory!
I am the Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus!
Praise the Risen Jesus!
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