March 25th, 2026
Wednesday, March 25th
Glory in the Midfield
By Nicole Goddard
The greatest among you must be a servant. But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Matthew 23:11-12 (Messiah pg. 353)
In recent years, I took up the sport of Polocrosse. Polo-what? Its just as crazy as it sounds – a mix of polo and lacrosse on horseback and it’s an absolute blast! I totally encourage you to look it up!
This sport has three man teams made of a 1, 2 and 3 position with differing responsibilities on the field. 1’s can go in the end zone and score goals, 3’s can go into the opposing end zone and defend the goal and 2’s are a mid-field position. When I first started playing, I quickly caught on that the 1 and 3 were highly desired for their goal winning glory and defensive bragging rights.
Like we see in many team sports, the mid-field positions serve their team. They are creating the openings, carrying the ball and playing defense up and down the field. They may not score the goals or get the most attention from the spectators, but the success of the team often lies on their shoulders.
And that is where my horse and I have found our niche, as a number 2. We love the complexity of protecting our teammates while chasing and carrying the ball to our 1. We are making split second decisions that have a major influence on the play. It’s honestly where all the action is at!
Jesus was a bit like a mid-fielder – selflessly serving, deep in the action and quietly carrying us to the ultimate win. And in his likeness, he is calling you and I to do the same.
Glory in the Midfield
By Nicole Goddard
The greatest among you must be a servant. But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Matthew 23:11-12 (Messiah pg. 353)
In recent years, I took up the sport of Polocrosse. Polo-what? Its just as crazy as it sounds – a mix of polo and lacrosse on horseback and it’s an absolute blast! I totally encourage you to look it up!
This sport has three man teams made of a 1, 2 and 3 position with differing responsibilities on the field. 1’s can go in the end zone and score goals, 3’s can go into the opposing end zone and defend the goal and 2’s are a mid-field position. When I first started playing, I quickly caught on that the 1 and 3 were highly desired for their goal winning glory and defensive bragging rights.
Like we see in many team sports, the mid-field positions serve their team. They are creating the openings, carrying the ball and playing defense up and down the field. They may not score the goals or get the most attention from the spectators, but the success of the team often lies on their shoulders.
And that is where my horse and I have found our niche, as a number 2. We love the complexity of protecting our teammates while chasing and carrying the ball to our 1. We are making split second decisions that have a major influence on the play. It’s honestly where all the action is at!
Jesus was a bit like a mid-fielder – selflessly serving, deep in the action and quietly carrying us to the ultimate win. And in his likeness, he is calling you and I to do the same.
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