Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a
mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were
seated, the mother spotted an old friend in the audience and walked
down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the opportunity to explore the
wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and eventually
explored his way through a door marked "NO ADMITTANCE". When the
house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother
returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing.
Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the
impressive Steinway on stage. In horror, the mother saw her little
boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle,
Twinkle Little Star." At that moment, the great piano master made
his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the
boy's ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing." Then leaning over,
Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a
bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of
the child, and he added a running obligatio. Together, the old
master and the young novice transformed what could have been a
frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The
audience was so mesmerized that they couldn't recall what else the
great master played. Only the classic "Twinkle, Twinkle Little
Star."
Perhaps that's the way it is with God. What we can accomplish
on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try our best, but the results
aren't always graceful flowing music. However, with the hand of the
Master, our life's work can truly be beautiful. Next time you set
out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You may hear the
voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, "Don't quit. Keep
playing." May you feel His arms around you and know that His hands
are there helping you turn your feeble attempts into true
masterpieces. Remember, God doesn't seem to call the equipped;
rather, He equips the 'called'. Life is more accurately measured by
the lives you touch than by the things you acquire.
Amen
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