The Master's Hand


Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took
her 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 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 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 a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative
experience. The audience was mesmerized.

That's the way it is with our Heavenly Father. 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. 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 there helping you turn your feeble attempts into true
masterpieces. Remember, God doesn't call the equipped. He equips the called.
And He'll always be there to love and guide you on to great things. whispering in your
ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing." Feel His loving arms around you. Know that
His strong hands are there helping you turn your feeble attempts into true
masterpieces. Remember, God doesn't call the equipped. He equips the called.
And He'll always be there to love and guide you on to great things.