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instant - which bored me almost to death. I never want to experience anything like that ever again.
• My focus once again went to the gentleman in motion. What was he going to do? Gradually he eased up to the bakery department.
• I almost stood, but at my height, I would be an easy target. It's hard for anyone to miss a barn door, especially one with a flashy smile.
• I braced myself for what would happen next. Then it happened. The elderly gentleman, with one last glance over his shoulder, bought a chocolate éclair.
• I was confused - relieved - but confused. What was all the secrecy about?
• About this time, I saw him slither toward the bench where I was sitting. Without looking at me, the man sank into the corner as though hiding from someone.
• He sat there for a few minutes and then he opened his bag with the éclair. Just as he took his first bite, someone recognized him, came up and said, "Henry, is that a chocolate éclair you're eating?"
• He glanced at me and gave me one of those sick smiles that every husband recognizes. No matter how hard you try to keep something (like éclairs) from your wife, it is impossible.
• There is a spiritual lesson here. No matter how hard you try to hide your sin, somewhere, somehow, when you least expect it, someone will see you.
• An Old Testament scripture lays down an important principle in this regard. "But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the Lord: and be sure your sin will find you out." (Numbers 32:23 KJV.)
• David, the Psalmist, knew this and wrote, "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." (Psalm 139:23-24 KJV.)
• Live your life as though someone was watching you, because, Someone is watching you.
• Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, PO Box 831313, Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 1-866-552-2543 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. His web site is www.jamessnyderministries.com.