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The Concert of Your Life
Don't Quit - Keep Playing!
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 the 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 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, 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 doesn't seem to call the equipped; rather, He equips the
'called!
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