Not my time

There is a biblical story about Jesus at a wedding and they run out of wine. Mary says to Him, can't you do something about this? And He says "Woman, it's not my time!". But of course he turns the water into wine anyways, and His great powers are seen. Recently, I've been pursuing some things that have not gone my way. I can't seem to get these folks to realize my talents and all the great things I can do (and have done)! So I'm talking with my Dad about yet another opportunity that has passed me by, and he says "it's just not your time". Something rings extremely raw and true about that statement. Everything happens for a reason, and I'm totally convinced that these opportunities I've been pursuing this past year are simply gearing me up for something much bigger and better...when I'm ready. My time has not yet come, but I will wait patiently and continue to work very hard. I feel ready, but perhaps there are things in my near future that I cannot predict that will need more of my attention...and then I'll be ready.