“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” (Isaiah 40:29)

If masters like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt attend a young artist’s first art exhibition, what a glory that will be for that young artist! Or if masters like Shakespeare and Arthur Miller watch a young play writer’s play, what an encouragement will it be to the young play writer! Or if Beethoven, Bach and Schubert attend a young composer’s concert, what a joy will it be to the young musician!

It was when a Polish country boy pianist Chopin debuted in Paris. A great musician Schumann was sitting in the front line. As soon as Chopin finished playing, Schumann abruptly stood up and said, “Please take off your hat, every one. A genius has appeared.” This recognition by Schumann put Chopin in the league of great musicians at one stroke.

For a musician, there can not be greater honor than being recognized by a master musician. In the same way, for God’s children, there can be no greater honor than being recognized by God.