Resources > Devotions E-Flat Phobia Posted by Rev. Jeff Dixon, Senior Equipping Minister, Covenant Community Church on Oct 24, 2003, 16:16

E-Flat Phobia

A devotion that is a part of the KNOW FEAR collection of resources from CCC

Arturo Toscanini, the great conductor, was sitting at his podium before a concert one evening. As the orchestra warmed up just minutes before the performance, a bassoon player approached him in a fearful panic.

“Maestro, I am very sorry, but my instrument has suffered an accident, and the E-flat will not sound. I am afraid I will not be able to play tonight.”

Upon hearing this news, Toscanini went silent and closed his eyes.

The bassoon player cowered in fear of his fury.

 The great conductor put his hands to his head and continued in silence, adding to the poor bassoon player’s agony.

At last Toscanini looked up and said quietly, “Do not worry. E-flat does not appear in your music tonight.” Toscanini had played through the entire concert in his mind, reviewing every note the bassoon player would have to play. With his intimate knowledge of the music, the conductor was able to reassure the bassoon player that everything would be all right.

 Do you ever wonder about the future and what it might hold for you?

Do you ever wonder whether you have what it takes to succeed, to do something important with your life?

God knows the future.

That means you can relax!

He has looked ahead at the score of your life and has good news for you. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11).

God has given you everything you need play your part in his grand symphony. Pick up your bassoon and start making music!

Remember that….and Know Fear…….