One day, a man went to visit a church. He got there early, parked his car
and got out. Another car pulled up near him. The driver got out and
said, "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 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 He said nothing.
Later as the congregation was praying for Christ to dwell among them, the
visitor stood up, 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, as his hat became a crown of thorns and a tear fell
from his eye, "I took your place."
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