It's like ...

The life of a Christian is like ...

Someone who goes to Church every Sunday
Someone who is a nice person and does good things
Someone who doesn't drink or smoke or swear

That's what a lot of people would say of Christians.. heck, even Christians themselves may say that! But Paul the apostle says something a bit different in 2 Timothy 2.

According to Paul, the life of a Christian is like...

A soldier
An athlete
A farmer

A soldier...

Obeys their Commander
Lays down their life for the cause
Is always ready to fight
Understands the risks of fighting, and still chooses to
Fights for more than themselves

An athlete...

Understands that there are rules to obey
Lives a disciplined life
Is always training for the race
Is focused on the prize at the end
Understands that their choices today lead them to future success

A farmer...

Understands the concept of seasons
Sows expecting to reap a harvest
Doesn't give up - even when facing adversity such as fires and drought
Pours their life into the crop

Food for thought.