Purgatory??

#90     Feb. 4, 2013, Monday, at home – (in response to a question someone emailed re purgatory and what Jesus had said previously) 

"Margo, I do not make light of the suffering of those in purgatory.  But I want you to know that in suffering they are doing it lovingly in obedience to My will.  They are not frustrated by this suffering for they know the purpose of it  -- to save souls.  They come to realize that it ALL has an eternal purpose.  They do not shy away from it but do it willingly for love of Me.  

Now I know this sounds strange that I would require suffering -- I do not require suffering, I ask if they will be willing to endure it for the sake of mankind.  

It is the fullers fire.

They know that they cannot live in My presence in their present state.  They also know that this suffering is not unquenchable, that it is not for eternity. Do you not think that I encourage them in the midst of their suffering?  I reach out and touch each one and they willingly accept My caress as encouragement and love.

Do you not suffer when you want to be up among the best athletes?   

You suffer injury, recuperation, disappointment.  If you did not accept suffering to reach this higher goal, then you would not be able to get there.

(The person also asked "How do I visualize purgatory?") Jesus promptly asked me 'why do you want to visualize it?'  Isn't His word enough?

Perhaps you do not like the fact of 'suffering' -- if you want to avoid suffering, then you best not follow Me, because as part of your eternal journey, if you wish to follow Me, suffering is included.

Again our ideas of the suffering in purgatory DO NOT have to mesh with what He has said.

I tell you they do this in loving obedience.  So suffering done in obedience to My will is not the same suffering that you think you need to visualize.

I know My Mother showed you the suffering souls, not to frighten or upset but to reveal the eternal plan of salvation.  

So as I said before, thank them for suffering on your behalf, thank them, thank them, thank them.  

(the person also wrote: – ‘I'm somewhat (to say the least) confused about it.......perhaps I should think about it having different levels or gradations...I don't know.....???’)

Erase your confusion.  That is the devil having you waste precious time with Me, by dwelling on this.  You do not need to know the fullness until it is revealed to you. Meantime thank Me for My patience with My people who feel they need to know it all.  

Now unconfuse your mind.  Stop walking in confusion and trust ME that all is well -- all will be well.  Trust in Me."

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