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 judgment and pardon. During his time on earth, many reached a judgment about Jesus. They determined that he was a threat to their power and thus needed to be eliminated. Now, however, this same Jesus has been given all power to rule over all things and the authority to judge on the last day. As he was vindicated through his resurrection, so also at his return he will vindicate all those who live their lives as the sheep of his flock.