I better stay home from work today because there might be a lion outside who will kill me in the street. What a ridiculous excuse!
Imaginary difficulties are the indulgence of sloth. The slothful man is a coward. He has no love for his work, and therefore he is always ready to put a cheat upon his soul, inventing some vain excuse, because he will not do his duty. He shrinks from every work likely to involve trouble. Fancied dangers frighten him from real and present duties.
Many times as Christians we're called upon to perform a service that has real difficulties and dangers. Sometimes there really is "a lion in the street"! In those times, we must remember the promises of God.
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and the adder; the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Psalm 91:11-13
May we obey God's calling in faith that He will provide protection as He sees fit. May we remind our brothers and sisters in Christ to rise above sloth and cowardice and obey the Lord in faith.
Excerpts from Proverbs by Charles Bridges
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