This was sent to me this last night from a little Internet cafe in Hong Kong by Dick and Juliette Bates. They are missionaries to the Philippines and have made the right connections to be able to also go to Hong Kong.
The Concert
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. To her 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 fillingin 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 you and know that His hands are there, helping youturn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces.
Remember, God doesn'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.
May God bless you and be with You Always and remember....Don't quit . . Keep playing..'
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All these verses and quotes haven't ceased to be sent at the "perfect" timing. I was just thinking of the idea that even my passionate love for Jesus is weak...I can ONLY love Him because He gives me the GRACE to love Him. I can ONLY walk out His will because of His unfailing love! I can only fast, pray, serve, and love because of His blessing of abundant grace on me. It is through my weakness, not my attempt at perfection, that He uses me. I am called and I am definitely in that "equipping" season. God's arms are around me and He is teaching me to play the piano, to listen and obey.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this...a great story indeed.
Hooley4Christ
It is only when we do realize that when we come to that place of total weakness that God can start guiding down a road of seeing His perfection... Isn't it amazing how much pride that we realize is locked inside of us,that we never knew was there. Oh, the day I find it there no more....
ReplyDeleteFirst of the Christian graces - humility
Second of the Christian graces - humility
Third of the Christian graces - humility.
~ St. Augustine
I love the part at the end....Dont quit...keep playing! The Word tells us that he sings over us. CONSTANTLY...I can almost ask Him to do the same..."Don't quit...keep singing over me...in my weakness, my stubborn refusals to bend, my fears....don't quit...keep playing my life until one day I sound like a symphony in your hands" Amen
ReplyDeleteI love what you said too, Christina. Playing your life - for you are the instrument.
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