READ : 1 Peter 5:5-6
“Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly” – Proverbs 3:34
When you study the testimony of the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5, you will realize that she had been through many things. Even with modern medicine, women with gynaecological problems have humiliating experiences at the hands of different doctors. I wonder what it was like two thousand years ago.
By the time this woman came to Jesus, she had no confidence in herself. She had no hope in man. She had no trust in human medicine. She had been completely softened by the experiences of life. This had made her humble and open to receive. The Bible says that God resists the proud, but He gives grace to the humble. God gives miracles and blessings to humble people.
This woman did not even want to meet Jesus. All she wanted to do was to touch the tip of Jesus’ trousers. That is humility indeed! Humble yourself in the sight of God and He will raise you up (1 Peter 5:6).
When you are proud, you often don’t even know it. Experiences of life can calm you down and make you to begin to trust more in the grace of God than in yourself. Don’t be worried by the difficult times you are going through. Perhaps, you are on the road of humility. Perhaps, God is breaking down your resistance and your pride. He is causing you to be ready and open to receive grace. Your day for a miracle is around the corner!