Several centuries ago a famous European pianist performed a concert before five thousand people in one of the continent’s splendid music halls. He played one of his most popular pieces, and when he had finished the audience gave him a thunderous standing ovation. Afterwards he was asked, “What did it feel like to receive such applause? Was it the greatest experience you ever had?” The pianist replied, “I liked the applause, but it wasn’t the most important thing to me. After the audience had sat down I noticed my teacher of thirty years sitting in the top corner of the balcony. He looked at me and gave me a nod of approval. That one nod from my master brought me more pleasure than the standing ovation of thousands.”

The pianist had learned to live before an audience of one. Jesus also lived before an audience of One - His Father. One nod from His Father was more powerful than all the miracles He had performed. The Father’s nod was the only source of approval Jesus needed. When we realize that the loving nod of the Father is upon our lives, then we will be free to find our acceptance and identity in Him alone. We too will find ourselves living before an audience of One.

This excerpt came from the book “Enjoying God-Experiencing Intimacy with the Heavenly Father” by S. J. Hill.

I pray this story will remind us to be aware of the One we are living for and serving as we go about our busy lives!

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