Playing with 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 an old 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. However,
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. Life is more accurately measured by the
lives you touch rather than the things you acquire. So
touch someone, and pass this little message along to a
friend.