Normally we think of life’s crossroads as places we want to leave. But there are certain crossroads that are exactly where Jesus wants us to be. Life with him is lived at the intersection of all that is already ours but has not yet been fully delivered. This week we see that life with Jesus is lived at the intersection of falling asleep and remaining alert. Jesus makes it clear that we cannot anticipate or predict his return. In this sense, we will all be “asleep” when it happens – it will come as a surprise to as all. And yet, even as we continue to live our lives for as many days as God gives us, we remain alert at all times through the work of his Spirit in our hearts. By supplying our faith with the fuel it needs, we will be ready no matter when the last day comes.