WHAT little meddlesome children! What will mamma say when she comes and finds her fine cake all finger marked? Little tot can hardly reach, but he must get his finger in too, to get a taste. That is lust like little children.
But you know if they thought their mamma saw them they would not do that, and you can see that the little girl, who is the oldest one, is watching to see if there is anyone looking.
Ah, they forget that there is One who is watching and knows all about them and He even knows their thoughts, so they can hide nothing from Him. The Scripture says, “The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him.” 2 Chron. 16:99For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. (2 Chronicles 16:9). And again,
So, dear children, remember that you cannot hide anything from God and if ever there is anything that you are ashamed for your parents to know, be sure it will not please the Lord either, who knows all about you. If you do that which is pleasing to Him, then you can count on the Lord to show Himself strong in your favor.
ML 08/10/1902