I usually don’t like watching preaching on TV – but I have started watching “Cowboy Church” on the RFD channel. Those preachers preach to people at rodeos and other ranch type events. The sermon on “Inches” got my attention. Inches save lives – and takes lives. The length of a man’s fingertips to his elbow is about 17 or 18 inches – The same length from his brain to his heart. Noah built his ark using this measure, which was called cubits – still the distance from his brain to his heart. So look how short a distance it is for your brain to tell your heart to believe and trust in God.
This preacher gave an example of trying to get two cows in a pen. They would get these cows within inches of going into the pen but then the cows would turn and run. They never gave up. They finally got those two cows in the pen. How many times have you witnessed to a friend who was within inches of accepting the Lord but ran away? Did you give up? Remember, an inch is as good as a mile if you did. So, go that one more inch of witnessing to them and get them into the pen.
How many times have you been within inches of being in an accident and then thanked God for saving you? How may times have you told yourself, “I only missed doing that by an inch”? Don’t miss leading a friend or a stranger to the Lord by an inch. When you reach out your hand to shake another’s hand remember you are only 17 or 18 inches away from making a friend and letting your heart tell your brain the right words to say and maybe being only one inch from leading someone to the Lord.
By: Betty Ballard
“A view from the pew” is a regular feature of your church newsletter. The congregation is encouraged to submit articles to the church office by no later than the third Thursday of the month. The Pastor will determine which content is acceptable and which articles will be included.
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