Those who have been the child in the back seat, or who have traveled with that child, remember well the words: “Are we there yet?” The response might have been “Not yet – wait.” Or “Not yet, but wait – it will be worth it.” The scripture readings from last Sunday (Wisdom 6:12-16, Psalm 63:2-8, Thessalonians 4:13-18, and Matthew 25: 1-13.) might remind us of this!  Paul’s letter comforts people who fear their loved ones might die before Jesus’s return and miss out on the chance to be with God, The reading in Matthew points out the need to be ready, even when we don’t know exactly when we need to be ready. The psalmist shares his belief in the glory of God. And, Wisdom? The readings in Wisdom tell us how we can live with a foot in each world – the world of today and the world of the future, that time we often hear referred to as ‘already but not yet’ time. Wisdom, (God) is wandering, watching, and seeking us. Like the wise bridesmaids, we need to remain alert so we will be ready. We aren’t there yet, but if we are ready, it will be worth the wait!