13A sluggard says, “There’s a lion in the road,
a fierce lion roaming the streets!”
14As a door turns on its hinges,
so a sluggard turns on his bed.

Fear.  It is not a part of the garb we are given by the holy Lord of life.  But the lazy servant will resort to fear.  He does not trust.  But his Lord demands that he trust.  Therefore he is lazy in his fear.

Be afraid.  But do not let your fear cause you to return to your bed.  Be afraid as you are assaulted. But do not run back to the safety of your bed.  Command your flesh to obey His will.  It is only your reasonable service. 

Let us confound the world by a display of confidence.  We are held by the Everlasting God.  Where is that testimony among the Lord’s people today?