Praying for Rain (skit)

We walk by faith, not by sight.  2 Corinthians 5:7

           Teacher: As we learn about faith today, it is important to understand that faith is more than believing: faith means taking action. 

           Narrator: There is a story about a small town that went weeks without rain.  The weeks went on and became months.  There was still no rain.  The ground began to dry up.  The crops were dying.  The water sources were getting lower.  There wasn’t a cloud in the sky.  Finally, someone suggested that the people of the town get together and pray, asking God to send rain.   

            (Man and woman enter.)

            Man: Good afternoon.

            Woman: Good afternoon.  Are you here to pray? 

            Man: Oh, yes.  And just look, here come others to join us.  It’s so good to be in a community where people believe in God.

            Woman: Yes, it is.  I do believe.  Do you believe?

            Man: Absolutely.  God is the creator of the universe.  He can do anything. 

            Woman: I believe He can make it rain. 

            (Pastor enters). 

            Pastor: Good afternoon.

            Man and Woman: Good afternoon, Pastor.

            Pastor: We have gathered here to pray for rain.  Do you believe God can send the rain?

            Man and Woman: We believe.

            (Girl enters wearing rain coat and holding umbrella).

            Woman: (to girl) Little girl, why are you wearing a raincoat and holding an umbrella?

            Girl: We are praying for rain, so I though I’d better come prepared. 

            Pastor: We may have believed, but this little girl has real faith. 

            (All exit). 

            Teacher: Faith is more than just believing in God.  Faith means taking action.  If you really believe what God says is true, you will live by it.  You will obey Him and His Word.  2 Corinthians 5:7 says, “We walk by faith, not by sight.” Choose to walk by faith and put your faith to action.