Read Luke 1:18, 34.
Both Zachariah and Mary received a word from an angel. Both responded with a question. Mary's question wasn't more spiritual than Zachariah's, yet he suffered a consequence and she did not. He was indicted for unbelief, she wasn't. What does this tell us about the nature of faith and unbelief?
Perhaps the answer is found in verse 38. Mary lacked understanding of details. Nonetheless, the spoken word was enough. She questioned, yet submitted. Zachariah wanted more detail, more understanding before he would believe. He questioned, yet did not submit.
When God brings you a word (direction, insight, counsel, rebuke, etc.) through the method He chooses, it is not wrong to want to verify it. He doesn't want you following a word that isn't from Him. What He minds is our seeking continued clarification as nothing more than excuse for inactivity, disobedience and unbelief.
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