Many are the afflictions of the righteous. My people who are called by Me to suffer are enduring hard times and rough seas. These hard times and rough seas are not because they are in sin. They are for the advancement of My kingdom purposes.

My agenda will be advanced. My love will be poured out upon many and the glory that I have promised is coming to this earth realm. Do not put your eyes upon anything that the enemy is saying or doing to you. I will strengthen you. I will encourage you day by day. I will vindicate you and when all is said and done I will show all those who have been coming against that you are My sons and daughters.

If you understood how much I loved you, you would march rejoicing into all of your afflictions knowing that My plan and purpose is being worked in you through them. It is My love that will sustain you. It is My love that will give you the energy to carry on in Me.

What I am birthing in the earth will require all of you. It will require total commitment to My agenda. You will be rejoicing with Me as your understanding is opened to My plan and purpose. You will see your joy become deeper and richer in Me than ever before because the afflictions that I have allowed have purpose and I am using those afflictions to put you in your proper place with Me.