The Master's Hands

When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to
begin, a mother who had gone to use the facilities returned
to her seat and discovered that her little boy 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 what
could have been a frightening situation into a wonderfully
creative experience.

The audience was so mes merized 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 G-d. 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, G-d 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, the job you possess, the money you
make, etc.

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