Three Metaphors for Endurance

2 Timothy 2:3-7

Accept your share in suffering disgrace as a good soldier of the Messiah Yeshua.

No soldier on duty gets involved with civilian affairs, since he has to please his commanding officer.

Also an athlete can’t win a contest unless he competes according to the rules.

The farmer who has done the hard work should be the first to receive a share of the harvest.

Think about what I am saying, for the Lord will enable you to understand everything.