RembrandtTHE VISITATION OF OUR BLESSED LADY
3. It Was an Act of Obedience.
Our Lady was not driven by a mere act of courtesy and far less by a desire of verifying the words of the Angel since Mary's faith never faltered or wavered. Neither did She go to visit Her cousin just to inform her of the mystery that had taken place in Her bosom and which had raised Her to the dignity of Mother of the Messias. On the contrary, She had kept it hidden even from Her spouse, St. Joseph. Not a word had been said to him about the secret that had arisen between God and Herself.
Mary goes to Elizabeth's house out of obedience, moved by an inner drive, by an inspiration from God which compels Her. She does not waver. She follows the inspiration without any fear. She was still a young girl. The way is long and hard. Her state was very delicate. Yet because God wants it She immediately puts it into execution. What an immense love for obedience, what trust in God! Little did Mary know about the aim intended by God in this visit. She knew nothing of what was going to happen in that house. Yet She never questioned; She did not worry. The only thing that matters is to abandon Herself to God and obey blindly and promptly. God knows where He is taking Her. That suffices.
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