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."
May God richly bless you,
Heb 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have
entertained angels unawares. (KJV)