What does a soldier, an athlete and a farmer have in common? Well, they are the examples that Paul uses to exhort Timothy to be strong in faith and to continue in the good work in 2 Timothy 2:3-6. This short passage serves as an encouragement and teaches us the core principles of serving God. Timothy, besides his young and inexperienced age, faced many challenges pertaining to false doctrines, false teachers and persecution of the faith. And we all certainly have or will face such afflictions in our faith. Our hope and prayer is that God will speak and provide strength through His word for those times. Join us on this 3-day journey as we reflect on this insightful passage!
“Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.” – 2 Timothy 2:3-7
-Prayer Spring Team
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