Hand of the Master
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 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 the 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 mesmerized.
That's the way it is with our Heavenly Father. 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. 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.
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