Wear what the pros wear

The phrase used in the title of this blog has been used by sporting goods stores over the years, as well as New Era cap company. Last week in church, our pastor talked about the strange need to wear jerseys of football players, basketball players, etc. I will admit that I have taken part in this as well, although I do not anymore (primarily because I can't afford them, although there are other reasons). Simply put: we like to emulate people we admire.
Take it another level: I work for the nation's #2 home improvement company. In our stores employees wear vests to indicate they work there and that they are in a position to assist customers with any questions they have. In the call center where I work, sometimes more experienced employees will wear these vests and roam the floor to assist with any questions that people on the phones may have. They are the authority, and have the answers to the questions that are faced.
So where am I going with this? Follow me as I get off the rabbit trail.
Most believers are familiar with the passage in Ephesians 6 in regards to the armor of God, and many could quote the different parts of the armor. You know- belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit. I'll bet you weren't aware of this passage from Isaiah 59:15-17:
"Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. The Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice.

He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no one to intercede; then his own arm brought him salvation, and his righteousness upheld him.

He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak."

It is a passage talking about the judgment of God , and look at what He is wearing. Just exactly what Paul instructed Christians to wear. This is generally a verse believed to prophecy the coming of Christ to the earth, but it also displays that He is our example, a thought perpetuated in scripture several times. Of course Paul was a Pharisee, and has to know Isaiah forwards and backwards. He was familiar with this message, as was Jesus himself, who quoted Isaiah 61 when he started His ministry. After all, He was the inspiration for the scripture (2 Tim. 3:16, John 1:14).

Long story short: the Armor of God is not just a metaphor given by Paul to illustrate how Christians should live their life; it is the "jersey" worn by Christ himself.  He is the authority, and I would love to be seen with one of His jerseys.