God's Arms
Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the
piano, a mother took the small boy to a Paderewski concert. After
they were seated, the mother spotted a 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 that her son 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
obligatio. Together, the old master and the young novice transformed
a frightening situation into a
wonderfully creative experience. The audience was mesmerized.
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
exactly graceful flowing music. But with the hand of the Master, our
life's work truly can be beautiful. The next time you set out to
accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the voice of
the Master, whispering in your ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing."
Feel His loving arms around you. Know that His strong hands are playing
the concerto of your life.
Remember, God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called.
Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's
grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the
need of God's grace.
-Author Unknown
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