Wishing to encourage
her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took her boy
to the concert of a great master pianist. 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 to her horror that the child was missing.
Suddenly, the curtains
parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage.
In disbelief, 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, he 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 obligation.
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. Remember, God doesn’t
seem to call the equipped; rather, He equips the ‘called’.
