One
day, a man went to visit a church. He arrived early, parked his car
and got out. Another car pulled up near him, and the driver telling
him, "I always park there.
You took my place!"
The visitor went inside for Sunday School, found an empty seat, and
sat down.
A young lady from the church approached him and stated, "That's
my seat!
You took my place!"
The visitor was somewhat distressed by this rude welcome, but said
nothing. After Sunday School, the visitor went into the church
sanctuary and sat down. Another member walked up to him and said,
"That's where I always sit.
You took my place!"
The visitor was even more troubled by this treatment, but still said
nothing. Later, as the congregation was praying for Jesus Christ to
dwell among them the visitor stood. His appearance began to change.
Horrible scars became visible on his hands and on his sandaled feet.
Someone from the congregation noticed him and called
out, "What
happened to you?"
The visitor replied, "I took your place."
~Author Unknown~
