Saturday, April 19, 2008

You Took My Parking Space at Church

One day, a man went to visit a church, He got there early, parked his
car and got out. Another car pulled up near 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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