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 and went to greet her. The little boy then rose and eventually explored away alone. When the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing.
The stage’s curtains parted and spotlight focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently playing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."
At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, 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 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.
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 feeble attempts into true masterpieces.
Genesis 28:15
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.
- Author unknown
After they were seated, the mother spotted an old friend and went to greet her. The little boy then rose and eventually explored away alone. When the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing.
The stage’s curtains parted and spotlight focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently playing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."
At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, 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 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.
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 feeble attempts into true masterpieces.
Genesis 28:15
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.
- Author unknown
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