The Keeper of Tomorrow

(Thoughts for a New Year and a New Life)

Traveler, weary from his journey was surprised after the long up hill climb to find at the top of the crest a huge wall. There was no way around it or over it. There was but one door and next to that door what appeared to be a formidable guard. Above the door were two words, "Your Tomorrow."

"May I enter this Gate," Traveler asked as he approached.

"Yes," the Gate Keeper responded "but I will open it for you, you cannot open the door yourself."

Traveler was amazed at what he saw--the rippling power in the Keeper's arms as he opened the door that must have been heavier even than at first it appeared. As it opened Traveler peered in expectantly. He was disappointed by what he saw. Darkness, Nothing but utter darkness. "Is there a light to be used?" Traveler asked.

"You must go into the darkness without a light. But what I can give you I will give you."

"What can you give me?"

"I offer you my hand as the keeper of Tomorrow. If you will permit me I shall be your guide." The Keeper gazed into Traveler's eyes. Traveler didn't know why he trusted the Keeper but he did. Maybe it was the look of concern in the Keeper's eyes.

"Is the way dangerous?" Asked Traveler.

"Yes," the Keeper said with obvious concern.

"Why would you travel with me in the darkness?," Traveler asked. "Is it not dangerous for you also?"

"There will be danger and difficulty but I know the way. I have been through your dark Tomorrow before. Go into the darkness, and put your hand into mine. It shall be to you safer than the light and better than the known."

"Is there another way?" Traveler asks.

"You can go on your own," says the Guard, "but nobody has made it through the darkness without a guide..." the Guard's voice broke he wiped moisture from his cheek and beard, "...they are lost." He paused and regained his composure. "May I guide you through?"

Traveler looked again through the gate, then to the Keeper. It was the Keeper's eyes not the darkness that convinced Traveler to take the Keeper's hand. They turned and entered dark Tomorrow together.

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow..." (Matthew 6:34)

"Do not let your hearts be troubled, Trust in God; trust also in me." (John 14:1)

"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6)