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."