You Took My Place

by Glen on 2002-05-19 00:01:27

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.”

~ Author Unknown