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Flying a Kite
Illustration★★★★There is a story illustrating faith about a boy flying a kite. It was a fine day to go kite flying, the wind was brisk, and large billowy clouds were blowing across the sky. The kite went up and up until it was entirely hidden by the clouds. “What are you doing?” a man asked the little boy. “I’m flying a kite,” he replied. “Flying a kite, are you?” the man said, “How can you be sure? You can’t see your kite.” “No,” said the little boy, “I can’t see it, but every little while I feel a tug, so I know for sure that it’s there!”
The point
A boy flying a kite hidden in clouds proves its presence not by sight but by feeling its constant tug, illustrating faith in the invisible God.
Scripture
Hebrews 11:1
Audience
ChildrenAdults
Tone
Innocent · Inspiring
To tell aloud
under a minute · 107 words