Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the
piano, a mother took the small boy to a Paderewski concert.
After they were seated, the mother spotted a 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 her son 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 he 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 a
frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The
audience was mesmerized.
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
exactly graceful flowing music. But with the hand of the Master,
our life's work truly can be beautiful.
Next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully.
You can hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear,
"Don't quit" "Keep playing." Feel His loving arms around you.
Know that His strong hands are playing the concerto of your life.
Remember, God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called.
And He'll always be there to love and guide you on to great things.
