2. Mystery of Unknown Tongues

2.     Mystery of Unknown Tongues

Whenever we pray in tongues, we are praying God’s mind in either:

i).           Other People’s Language.

“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.  And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.  Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.”      Acts 2:4-6

Or

ii).         Speaking the Language of the Spirit.  

This can only be understood by angels and God.

“For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.”                1 Corinthians 14:2

When a Christian speaks in an unknown tongue, the Bible says, he speaks mysteries. These mysteries are the deep things of God. Speaking in an unknown tongue is a way of praying the mind of God. It helps us to pray aright. When we pray in an unknown tongue, we utter words to God in prayer according to the mind of the Spirit.

“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”

                                                Romans 8:26