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 told 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 Christ to dwell among them, the visitor stood, and 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."
