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 ordinary attempts into true
masterpieces.
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."