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Speaking in Tongues is from the Holy Spirit


   
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance (Acts 2:4).
 On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples of Jesus, and immediately they began to speak in other tongues. Some of those outside began to mock them, because the bible says “… 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” (1Corinthians 14:2).
When you speak in the other tongues, no man understands what you are saying, because you are speaking to God.
  However, the point you should note is that the disciples spoke with tongues as the spirit gave them utterance. The Living Bible says they “began speaking in languages they didn’t know, for the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.” The Good News Bible puts it this way: “they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak.”
  Whichever translation you use, one thing is clear: it’s the Holy Spirit that gives us ability to speak in other tongues. Contrary to what the skeptics say, it’s not something you force out of your mouth or try to do; it’s the Holy Spirit that enables you to do it. However, it’s important for you to know that  though it’s the Holy Spirit who gives the ability, you are the one who has to open your mouth in faith and speak those tongues, as He gives you the ability. Hallelujah.


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