It was heard of an incident in Poland which happened many years ago. (Some believe this just a story.) Ignacy Jan Paderewski was a famous pianist who used to conduct several programs in Poland, where thousands used to gather. 

Once a mother came to see Ignacy’s program with her son and sat in the front row of the auditorium. She tried to teach her son to play various musical instruments like piano, but couldn’t progress further. Her intent was to infuse a desire in him for music, through this program.

Barely few minutes for the program to commence, Lights were dimmed. It was time for curtain to be raised. Suddenly she realized that her son was missing in the seat. “Where has my son gone?” She looked around with panic… Immediately the curtain was raised. Brilliant lights lit the stage. There was a grand piano kept on the stage. She saw her son sitting on a chair next to the piano and attempting to play the song “Twinkle Twinkle little star”.  When she panicked the audience felt anger in their hearts. In place of the most famous pianist in the country, there is a small boy…

All at once, Ignacy walked over through the side of the state and told the young lad: “Don’t quit, keep playing”. He kept one of his hands on the boy’s shoulder and with the other, he held the young lad’s small hands. When both tried to play the piano, the auditorium resounded with a beautiful music. All stood and applauded: When the master of music and the child who doesn’t even know the alphabets of music joined together, a music flowed, which enthralled many.

He (or she) is worthless… Look at your friends… 

What are you worth?.. You can do nothing… Do not waste your time…

It is the sunset of your life. Do not put forth any plans…

Whatever be the case, he wouldn’t become any better…

Their family would never come out of these troubles…

This company doesn’t need you. Your performance is not sufficient…

Many would have spoken such opinions about you. But, hear the voice of Jesus carefully. “Don’t stop… Continue the music”. As He holds us close to His bosom and holding our hands in His nail pierced hands, and as the music is played, the joy and the music of our life, begins to flow out.

That will be a blessing not only to ourselves, but to many others as well.

May God bless you… Continue playing the song, don’t stop…

 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in (your) weakness. Ref: 2Cor12:9.

‘who sent his glorious arm of power to be at Moses' right hand, who divided the waters before them, to gain for himself everlasting renown.’ Isaiah 63:12

On that day they will say to Jerusalem,“Do not fear, Zion;do not let your hands hang limp.The Lord your God is with you,the Mighty Warrior who saves.He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:16-18.

In Christ alone my hope is found

He is my light, my strength, my song

This Cornerstone, this solid ground

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love, what depths of peace

When fears are stilled, when strivings cease

My Comforter, my All in All

Here in the love of Christ I stand