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 obligato. 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. The 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. So touch someone by passing this
little message along. May God bless you and be with you always!
and remember,
"Don't quit." "Keep
playing." |
