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Monday, 10 October 2022

The Pianist

 

The pianist’s nimble fingers flew with apparent ease across the keyboard as she breathed vigour and life into the explosions of notes. Written long ago, the music of Chopin and Bach, Beethoven and Britten sparkled in her interpretations.

We were an intimate gathering, a select few, and she was a star, giving us a glimpse of heaven, so with each conclusion the applause reddened the palms of the audience, eager to show our appreciation of the technique and talent, embarrassed at the poor numbers. Another hangover from Covid lockdowns? Or a sign of the soaring cost of living? Where was everybody?

No-one lights a lamp and covers it under a bowl, Jesus taught. Instead, it is put on a lampstand or a hill, where it can give light, where it can shine and reveal the beauty of the one who is the light of the world.

The renowned pianist revealed the light within her magnificently. She was given a talent and she shared it with all who would listen.

Jesus has lit a light in every believer. I may not be a talented musician, but I pray that the one who is the light of the world will shine through my every encounter today.

 

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