Matthew 11:12 (ESV Strong's)
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.
The violent force that brings the kingdom of heaven into our hearts is the Holy Spirit. The proclamations of John prepared the way for Jesus and the Spirit. Jesus prepared the way for the Holy Spirit who comes from heaven like the sound of a mighty, or violent, rushing wind. The power of the Spirit opens the doorway to heaven, and by Him we enter the kingdom. We do this in the way of Christ.
Acts 2:1-4 (ESV Strong's)
1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
We speak with tongues of understanding made possible with the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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