“However, there were a number of my kind who tried to hold on to the old creation when God declared that He was transforming all things and making a new creation.

“God made it clear that He would lead us to a more wondrous place and that all who put their trust in Him would be transformed into more glorious beings with joy, fulfillment, adventure, and powers beyond our wildest dreams.

“Most of our race trusted God, for they remembered that all of the good and wonderful things they had ever experienced were a direct result of God’s great Love for His creatures and His goodness.”

Gabriel paused for a moment and a sad look briefly passed over his face.

Then he looked at Helios very seriously, but with compassion, and said, “I had really wanted us to have many great adventures together, before I awakened you to some of this information. Yet it may help you gain greater understanding concerning some of the places we will visit.

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