I was helping with merch at a concert last night and the manager was having a tough time with some of the adoring crowd. one man had the nerve to say – not ask – but say he would only buy a certain large item if the line would be cut off and he and his entourage could step in and have a private photo shoot with the band. he was told that would not be fair to the others or possible. it was really weird.

i agree with what shaun says. things are flipped.

In your case, Brody, I think Jesus would have walked away, and maybe not come back for a long time.

If Jesus had walked into the foyer I do not believe He would have had to say anything. Remember when you were a kid, and you did something wrong, and your dad (etc…) walked in on you/found out? He did not have to say a word to you, his mere presence in the room brought to light your faults in regards to the particular situation (remember when Peter denied Christ, Jesus did not have to say a word to him, the rooster crowed according to Jesus’ word and he was filled with conviction). I think, back to LA, if Jesus had walked in on the mob, He would have shot a few bolts of lightening from His eyes, openly rebuked those with wrong motives, encouraged those with the right ones, and left us all challenged (because, let’s face it, who of us in that room is worthy to worship at His feet?).

As for your actions, I could not help but notice you put your body between a mob of “Jesus worshipers,” armed with raging hormones, and Phil, in accordance with your job description (or is that not part of your contract?). You did not blow up at anyone (that I noticed), or throw daggers back…I’d say you did all that you could off the cuff, and cannot personally think of a better way to handle it. If there is, I pray the Lord show you for future reference (which hopefully will not be necessary).

(I was kidding about the lightening.)