I Took Your 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 to 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."