The folklore surrounding Poland’s famous concert pianist and prime minister, Ignace Paderewski, includes a story, which though fictional, provides a true picture of what God can do with us:
A mother wishing to encourage her young son’s progress at the piano bought tickets for a Paderewski performance. When the night arrived, they found their seats near the front of the concert hall and eyed the majestic Steinway waiting onstage. Soon the mother found a friend to talk to, and the boy slipped away. When 8 o’clock arrived, the spotlights came on, the audience quieted, and only then did they notice the boy up on the bench, innocently picking out “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”
His mother gasped, but before she could retrieve her son, the master appeared on the stage and quickly moved to the keyboard. “Don’t quit – keep playing,” he whispered to the boy. Leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around the other side, encircling the child, to add a counter melody. Together, the old master and the young novice held the crowd mesmerized.
That’s the way it is with those of us who have trusted Christ as our Savior. Christ, the Master, puts His arms around us, especially in difficult times, and He whispers in our ears, “Don’t quit – keep playing.” And as we do, He uses our simple, childish efforts to create a masterpiece that is absolutely amazing.
Mark 10:13-14: “And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”
To Jesus, those who trust in Him are His children. He loves us. In fact we have been adopted by Him. Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
He is the master; we are His children, His peculiar possession. He, being the master, molds us and makes us like Himself. It is by His grace that He does this for our good and His glory. Trust the Master to mold your life for your good and His glory. So I urge you, I plead with you, don’t give up when the going gets bad. Just let the Master play the keys of your life into a glorious masterpiece.
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