"Don't Quit. Keep Playing"

From yesterday's sermon, I was able to gain some encouragement that I was needing. My pastor was preaching on the familiar story of Jesus Feeding the 5000. We were reminded that while what we have may seem insignificant in light of the challenges, like the little boy's lunch with so many people to feed, BUT, with Christ, when we allow ourselves to be "broken" and used by Him, He can multiply the result. And as an illustration, the pastor once again told the story of the little boy who walked on stage and was innocently playing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"; before a concert to be given by Polish pianist and statesman, Ignace Jan Paderewski. The great piano master quickly came to the piano and whispered in the boy's ear "Don't quit. Keep playing"; and leaning over, he began filling in the bass part and started a running obbligato. "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 playing the concerto of your life"