You took my place...

One day a man went to attend the church service,
got there a little too early, parked his car and got out.
Another car pulled up close to him and said, "I always park there!
You took my place!"

The visitor then 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 more troubled by this continuing contempt, but still said nothing.

Later as the congregation was praying for Christ to dwell among them,
the visitor stood up, and to everyone's wonder, his appearance began to change.
Horrible scars started showing up on his hands and feet.
Someone from the congregation noticed the change in him and yelled out,
"What is happening to you?"
The visitor replied, as his hat got transformed into a crown of thorns,
and a tear flowed down from his eye,
"I took your place."

This message is powerful enough, right?
Maybe- just maybe-
we can get others to start thinking of who took our place...

Thank you and enjoy the rest of your week-end.

Love,

Prof. Dr. Alex Abraham Odikandathil