The Concert
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When the house light 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 the 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 paino, whispered in the boy's ear,
"Dont quit." Keep playing."
Then, leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand
and begun 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 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 with God.
What we 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.
The 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 dosen't seem to call the equipped, rather,
He equips the 'called.'
Life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch than
by the things you acquire. So touch someone by passing
this little message along.
May God bless you and be with you always!
and
remember.
"Don't quit."
"Keep Playing."
God has a great plan for your life
Just give everything to the Lord
In his hands all that you think is useless He has made a treasure from
it, because they are the hands of the master.
