The Far Side of Missional

Tonight I ran into an old friend at Winn Dixie. We engaged in a conversation near the entrance of the store. I happened to be wearing a tee shirt with a pic of a Mariachi Guy in a Sombrero and the words- "Jesus` is my homeboy" written on it. I think it's funny:) A very large man waddled in with his Pamus rubbing the floor and his upper thigh-and began to stare at my shirt. With a look of utter disdain- the guy said> "HOMEBOY? Jesus is your Homeboy? (Ptttpph)" While his head shaking back and forth in the "no" motion. Then he added- My Lord and Savior isn't any one's homeboy". I kindly (which took immeasurable restraint) said- "excuse me sir, it says Jesus` is my homeboy". He just looked at me w/ this pissed off look. As he moseyed cleaning the floor (not really) he was mumbling to himself. All I could think was: What good does this do? He doesn't know me. He obviously didn't take the time to actually read my shirt. He just jumped to conclusions. Having grown up with this type of attitude, I am saddened by the probably host of people I have turned off to Jesus b/c of this type of behavior. And then I thought- Jesus is really gracious and merciful. This humorous experience makes me want to try harder at being Missional (Obviously not in making fun of this guy here, b/c it's too darn funny). I DO need to get some new funny Tee Shirts. If you feel generous, I prefer 2x, but can wear 1x. I'm out!