I have watched a lot of sports during my 71 years of life. One thing that is common to all sports is a uniform or jersey. The uniform identifies the team, and nowadays the team’s sponsors. Most teams also have the individual’s name emblazoned on the jersey. The jersey, therefore tells you something about the player by their association with the team. If the team is good, you can assume that the player is also somewhat talented. If the team is weak or has a bad reputation, you probably assign those qualities to the player as well.
That got me thinking about what jersey I want to wear. Oh sure, I could wear the uniform of my favorite team. But that is too limited. I want to wear the uniform that most identifies who I am, or at least want to be. So I want to wear the uniform of a Christ follower, one who seeks to be transformed into the image of Jesus.
Proverbs 2:6-8 says, “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of His saints. “
I want to carry the shield of God displayed on my uniform. He promises to give me that shield as I walk in integrity. Along with the shield, He promises to guard and watch over me. Join God’s team with me and proudly display His shield on your jersey.
Reluctant Retiree 