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 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 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 was 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 obbligato. Together, the old master and the young novice
transformed 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."
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 there helping you turn your feeble
attempts, into true masterpieces.
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