Draw Back the Curtains: The Moon Is Shining on the Sea
Story★★★★They say that when Paganini, the great violinist, lay dying, he turned to his son, who was sitting and watching him, and whispered the words: “Draw back the curtains: the moon is shining on the sea!” Yes, and if we will believe in Christ, and trust Him, it can be like that for us too. Not the end of the brave story; not the cruel annihilation of all we have longed and hoped for, not that, but: “Draw back the curtains; the moon is shining on the sea!” and the way will be open, across the gleaming waters, to life, and light, and joy!
The point
Paganini's dying words urge us to draw back the curtains and see the moon shining on the sea—not extinction or annihilation, but an open way to eternal light and joy through faith in Christ.
Scripture
John 14:1-3Revelation 21:4
Audience
Adults
Tone
Hopeful · Beautiful · Convicting
To tell aloud
under a minute · 104 words