You Took My 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 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

Sent To: BabyRoseBuds
Dec. 15 1999

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