An Audience of One

Imagine that the script of your life was turned into a hit theatrical play. The drama of your life goes public. And on opening night, the theatre is filled with both raving fans as well as the ever-present critics.

Who matters most to you to you? Your critics? They can be brutal. It doesn't take much. Just a few words. Do your critics matter most to you?

Or would you say your fans matter the most? Are they the ones you want to please? Is it their admiration that you seek?

In the Bible, Paul had his own share of critics and fans. But he never let them set the course for his life or ministry. Instead, when he was accused by his critics of playing to his fans he said:

You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed -- God is our witness. 1 Thess. 2:5

Paul refused to be swayed by his critics or his fans. Instead he lived his life for an audience of One. He cared most about the applause of Heaven.

For you and me, if God is not our witness, then we will always be tempted to play to the wrong audience. That is, we will be tempted to look to people for our approval. We will find ourselves making decisions and operating our lives for the admiration of people rather than the affirmation of Jesus.

Today, remember God is your witness. Only He sees what is in your heart. It is only His ovation that matters. Live for an audience of One.

.