Standing At The Crossroads

This is what the Lord says:

"Stand at the crossroads and look; 

ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is and walk in it, 

and you will find rest for your souls." (Jeremiah 6:16)

There once was a country Rabbi travelling from his home town to Jerusalem when he got lost and was confronted on the road by a Roman Soldier.

"Halt!" said the Soldier.  "Who are you and why are you here?"

The Rabbi thought deeply for a few moments and then replied, "Sir how much do they pay you to stand here and ask those questions?"

"A denarius", replied the Soldier.

"Sir, I will pay you double if you will stand at my door and every day when I enter and leave, ask me those same two questions."

Who are you and why are you here?

Have you thought about that today?