The Team Jersey

It’s that time of year again—the 2025 high school and college baseball seasons are beginning. For college programs, players have signed their National Letter of Intent to play for various teams across America. They have exchanged their high school jerseys for their new college jerseys.

In life, we also have a spiritual decision to make regarding which team we will commit to: God’s team or Satan’s team. There is no in-between. Saul chose to be on God’s team—and that choice marked a radical transformation in his life.

In sports, putting on a team jersey signifies commitment and belonging. Following Jesus means changing our “team jersey” to represent allegiance to an audience of One. Saul’s transformation in Acts 9:17 highlights the importance of being part of a team. He went from opposing Jesus to being one of His strongest advocates—and he didn’t hesitate!

Being a team player in God’s family means loving, supporting, encouraging, growing together, and working toward the same mission: spreading the Gospel! Ananias played a crucial role in welcoming Saul to the team, just as we are called to make disciples who make disciples.

Listen closely: Just as there is a moment when you experience a physical birth, there must be a moment in your life when you experience a spiritual birth—when you accept Christ and put on His jersey. That transformation is life-changing, shifting you from a self-centered life to one that serves God, serves people, and lives with purpose.

The question is…

What “Team Jersey” Are You Wearing?