“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

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" Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star "

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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 an old 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

obligato.

 

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 you turn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces.

 

Remember, God doesn't seem to call the equipped rather, He equips

the 'called.'