The power and importance of speaking the New Languages

Gospel Thoughts*

*Third Week : Monday*

*GOSPEL - Mk 16:15-18*

Conversion of St Paul 

*First Reading - Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22*

*The power and importance of speaking the New Languages*

*1) Those who believe in Jesus will speak new languages*

This is the promise of Jesus that those who believe in Jesus will have the special power of speaking the new languages. 

The very fact one who believes in Jesus, puts on Jesus or follows Jesus very closely 

If so, he/she is able to speak the language, which Jesus himself spoke during His ministry. 

If then what is the languages those were spoken by Jesus? 

*2) The various languages of Jesus*

*A) The languages of Love*

From the beginning of His ministry Jesus spoke this language. He not only spoke this language He did follow this language in everything. Therefore He even said love your enemies and loved His enemies. That is the power of the language of Love. 

*B) The language of forgiveness*

One of powerful languages of Jesus, even today which speaks very loudly among the Christians. *Lord forgive them they do not know what they are doing* The power of the language of forgiveness

*C) The language of Humility*

Jesus spoke this language very powerfully and loudly. His language of humility culminates in washing of the feet of His disciples and dying on the Cross. 

*D) The language of sacrifice*

His birth itself spoke this language and His death spoke very loudly this language. 

*E) The language of Service*

This language is at the centre of Jesus' Mission. He spoke and practiced this language wherever He went 

*F) The language of Truth*

This language Jesus spoke very boldly and encouraged every one to speak through their lives 

*G) The language of Justice, equality and Sharing*

*H) The language of courage, team spirit, Holiness, Simplicity, sincerity, concern for others*

These were the various powerful languages which were spoken by Jesus when He did His ministry

*3) New languages in our lives*

Since Jesus spoke these languages and when He says, one who believes in Jesus, will be able to speak new languages. 

What a beautiful languages are these to speak, in the context of building the Kingdom of God. 

Unless one makes a special efforts one may not able to speak and communicate the message of the Kingdom of God

*4) Without language one can't communicate* 

When a person is unable to speak a language which is necessary in a place, he/she becomes a great failure 

Like wise when a person is able to speak the above language, he/she can not communicate the message of the Kingdom of God, and they become a great failures in building the Kingdom of God. 

Therefore language is very important to communicate the ideas and to build the Kingdom of God. 

*5) Am I able to speak the above languages?* 

We are all the followers of Christ. But are we able to speak the above languages of Jesus 

Which are the languages I am able to speak fluently? 

Which are the languages I am still finding difficult or impossible to speak? 

Does these new languages make any sense in our lives?

Which is my favourite language? 

Am I able to learn some new language for the effective ministry in building the Kingdom of God. 

*Think about this*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*