Why the Jersey?

Have you ever wondered why we wear jerseys when we play sports? Practically, they help us identify a team and players within that team. Emotionally, they signify belonging.

When you put on a jersey, you are no longer just yourself but one of many. Even if you play an individual sport, your jersey still attaches you to your school or organization as a member. With that attachment comes unity, partners and friends. When a team goes out on the field, they know who is theirs to protect, support and encourage. The jersey is the symbol behind the unity of the grind.

We don’t have a literal jersey to wear as God’s children, but when we decide to become members of His family, to belong to His kingdom, we are on His team. Being a member of God’s team gives you His protection, support and encouragement, just like your team members are supposed to give each other.

In Isaiah, God tells us there will be battles in life, but God is with us. In a challenging game, your teammates are right there sweating it out and fighting alongside you.

Being a part of a team doesn’t make hardship in sports go away, but it does make it easier by having people to help and guide you. Being a Christian doesn’t make life easy, but it does assure you of never fighting alone.

When you go to church, FCA, Bible study, etc., I hope you feel as though you are standing in a huddle with your team, wearing your jerseys, ready to go out and fight together.