Christian Reflection and Prayer

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."

"Christ himself carried our sins in His body to the
cross, so that we might die to sin and live for
righteousness. It is by His wounds that you have
been healed."

(GodVine)