The Visitor

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 himand 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."

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