1 Samuel 3:1 -- "In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions."

If Eli (the High Priest of Israel) could not hear from God, the people would not receive messages from Him.
The only words that we receive that are of help to people are words from God. If we don't spend time LISTENING to Him, then we will receive not words by which we will bless and encourage his people.


1 Samuel 3:7 -- "Samuel...

John 2:3-5 - When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine."
"Why do you involve me?" Jesus replied, "My time has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."

Jesus attended a wedding where they ran out of wine. As yet He hadn't performed any of the wonders for which He would later become known.
Mary knew who her Son was and what was possible.....her...

Romans 10:17 - "So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing, by the word of God."

Notice that it does not say, faith comes from "having heard." The whole nature of faith implies a relationship with God that is current.
The emphasis is on hearing.......in the now!

Faith has its anchor in the unseen realm. It lives from the invisible toward the visible. Faith actualizes what it realizes.

Faith has focus and purpose. Faith...

Io sono contento che non accada nulla perché è lì che voglio andare a vivere.

I am happy that nothing happen because is there where I want to live.

Ok, thank you Ann.