Man simply can't solve his own problems - Mark 5-6

Man believes he can do anything. In most corners of the globe that would be a good thing. It certainly isn't all bad that we have confidence and creativity to solve our own problems. We love the feeling of accomplishment and the story of success. However, man simply can't solve his real problem. Man is full of sin and no matter what we contrive to fix that we are still sinners. The story of the women who had an "issue of blood" in Mark 5 gives us some insight into this struggle to solve problems. Let's first realize that her problem on the surface was "physical" in nature. And, let's also agree that doctors and those who treat physical issues are ordained by God and enabled by God to do great work. But, in 5:26 of this section we read that this particular women had often gone to physicians and couldn't find relief. She had even exhausted her finanical position trying to find healing. Looking at this from a spiritual mind we can see that "man's ability" stands in stark contrast to "God's power." The women only "touches" the garment of a passing Jesus and is completely healed. A "touch" compared to years and dollars of treatment. That is the comparison we need to see. Yes, God has given man great minds for medical research and discovery. However, God has and will do more with a touch than man could ever do with years of healing practices. Man can't solve his/her real problem. God's touch is necessary to find true healing and true relief from issues of life. God's strength is needed to accomplish anything. God's enablement is necessary for any good to happen. Let us simply "touch" Him in faith and allow Him to heal our struggles and solve our issues.