You Took My Place

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 amongthem,
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."