The Master

When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that her 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 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 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.

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 always.

Author Unknown