Tongues of a Witness.

“…In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”(2Co 13:1).

Intelligible  Speech.

Under normal circumstances, every man is born with one natural tongue, which he then uses to taste and modulate sounds into meaningful words or speech. Every sound coming from the throat or larynx is modulated (by the tongue, lips, hard and soft palates of the roof of the mouth) into meaningful words or speeches, unlike Speaking in tongues which does not sound intelligible to many because of the “seemingly” improper modulation resulting in words that are not known to men. And for this reason, many churches have totally thrust speaking in tongues off the pulpit and out the window, not knowing that it’s our faith in action.

“For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.” (Isa 28:11);

“Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thou canst perceive; of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand.” (Isa 33:19). So speaking in tongues doesn’t have to make any sense (or intelligible words) that is known to man, for it is the communication language of the Holy Spirit and our spirit to God, our Father in heaven. “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.” (1Co 14:2).  

Sound Property.

In a direct way, “Sound” is a carrier of energy, which travels from one point to another through a medium. It has speed, pressure, pitch, frequency, etc. The intelligible modulation and arrangement of sound is what we have come to know as speech and music. In the church, whenever the ministers preach, teach, or pray the words, they are sending (sound) energy towards you, and the same holds true in praise and worship, which is more complex and potent than ordinary speech. Can you now imagine the power of the opera/classical (gospel) music?!

When we worship God with words that magnify Him and with good high quality instrumental sound, imagine what the atmosphere will be like – very charged, ready to heal and set the oppressed free! This is a form of life, the world and now some from the church are taking for granted.

The Tongues.

So what do I mean by saying “tongues” of a witness? I know that we all have one tongue and not two, except you are a serpent with a divided tongue. A witness that speaks regularly in this “another tongue” is only repeating what the Holy Spirit is saying in the spiritual medium here in the physical. This is why I said tongues – that of the Holy Spirit and your spirit. “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.” (1Co 14:2)..."For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way." (2Th 2:7). 

A Witness – [“One who can give a firsthand account of something seen, heard, or experienced: a witness to the accident… One who furnishes evidence…Something that serves as evidence; a sign.”]

We are witnesses for Christ in love and deed, commanded to go into all the world and preach the gospel of the kingdom with signs following us. The proclamation is done through the Great Witness of the Holy Spirit, guiding us into all truth as we declare them everywhere on the Earth without fear, but in love and with wisdom.

As witnesses, we must not neglect the power of the “another tongue” in all that we do in the name of Christ. It is our constant connection to the throne room of power and grace. We simply can’t have power for greater works without this tongue. Train and equip everyone in your church on this and use it more often in your prayer and worship meetings. Let no one tell you tongues have ceased a long time ago. Reactivate yours and that of the brethren, and lets set the world on the fire of the Holy Spirit!


"Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." (Pro 18:21).