Mary's response to the angel's announcement wasn't immediate joy, but quiet acceptance. God strategically placed Elizabeth in Mary's life to provide the encouragement she needed. When Mary visited Elizabeth, the Holy Spirit filled Elizabeth, who proclaimed truth over Mary's calling. This encounter transformed Mary from subdued acceptance to joyful proclamation in the Magnificat. God designs our relationships as divine appointments, placing specific people in our lives to encourage us when we struggle to understand His work. True Christian community involves believers speaking truth into each other's lives and helping one another recognize God's activity.