“However, I was hoping you would let me share some insights that might be highly beneficial to you before you pass through a gate. I want you to be properly prepared to draw the greatest value from each adventure, and I would be happy to share some of what I have learned.”

Helios already liked Gabriel very much, and he answered quickly, “I will trust in your leadership, my friend, for I perceive that you are in the favor of the Most High.”

“Good!” declared Gabriel. “I have chosen well in asking for that honor!

“Before we move on, I want to reflect on all of the observations we have just beheld at this gate.”

They stood silently for a moment, lingering in the utter bliss of the observations of God’s wondrous, loving, creative force they had experienced. With a radiant smile upon his face, Helios said in the most heartfelt, joyful way, “I am so thankful to my Creator for making me.”

“Oh, yes,” agreed Gabriel most sincerely.