The Piano Mice
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word... Hebrews 1:1–3a
Jesus was one of the world’s great storytellers. I like to think He might have told this one (if pianos had existed then), to connect God the Creator with His most–prized creation—YOU!
A family of mice once lived in a magnificent grand piano. Into their piano world came the majestic sounds of the regal instrument. It filled all the dark spaces with rich music and sweet harmonies. At first, the mice were overwhelmed with awe. They drew comfort and strength from the thought that Someone—though invisible to them—made the music. He was close by, yet above and beyond them. The gifted musician transcended their little piano lives. They worshiped the Great Unseen Player who created the lovely melodies. They praised Him and spoke to each other of His loving greatness.
Then one day a daring mouse climbed up to another part of the piano. Soon he returned, thoughtful and a little troubled. He had discovered how music was really made. Wires were the secret. Tightly stretched wires of graduated lengths and thicknesses trembled and vibrated when the music played. They must revise their old, outdated beliefs. None but the most ignorant mouse could any longer believe in the Great Unseen Player.
Later, another adventuresome explorer–mouse carried the explanation to new heights. Hammers were the true secret, 88 felt–covered hammers dancing and leaping on the wires. This theory was more complicated, but it proved that they lived in a purely mechanical world of science. Let’s hear no more about this mythical Great Musician. Any thinking mouse could see that there was nothing to the Player–Creator myth. He did not exist!
But the Great Unseen Player kept on playing anyway! And the mice still heard and enjoyed the spectacular music! Their unbelief did not change things so much, after all.
Like this family of piano mice, through faith or doubt or unbelief, we are blessed by God’s rich melodies and marvelous harmonies. They fill our lives each day. It’s yet another reason to become more like Jesus. Call it grace!
