One day a man went to visit a church. He
arived early, parked his car, and got out.
Another car plled 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 yong 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
waled 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 sandled feet.
Someone from the congregation noticed
him and called out,
"What happened to you?"
The visitor replied, "I took your place."
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