Karl Gessler @KarlGessler@dingdash.com

My former neighbor, Perry, was the victim of a suicide bomber in Afganistan. He is now paralyzed from the waist down. But God used this tragedy to make Perry into a man. Here is his inspiring story which is still continuing to this day.

https://www.karlgessler.com/post/breaking-a-solider----making-a-man

@sinbach I am a little worried about the integrity of Chinese-built bridges...not that American integrity is very impressive these days...

Are you responsible for morally cleaning up your life? Or is it God's sole responsibility to clean your hands?

https://www.karlgessler.com/post/who-cleans-your-hands

Did You Know that there are things to see in New Jersey? Here they are!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKrANWaMQwc

Here is an update on our mission adventures. Please pray for us as we minister at a Teen Challenge tonight!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsFdL1lO7Wc&lc=UgzO67Ud6WNImjpZaNp4AaABAg

Has the Kingdom of God arrived on earth as it is in heaven? Yes. This is the “good news” of the Gospel. But why do we see so much evil and corruption? Surely, if Jesus has set up His Kingdom on earth, we would not see such atrocities anymore....right?

During the first days of the Gospel announcement, Jesus was accused of being in league with the Devil. Imagine that! Jesus Himself is declaring the arrival of God’s kingdom and even casting our demons and healing the sick to prove it, and someone has the audacity to accuse Him of doing the Devil’s work! (See Matthew 12:24-28)

The fact is, whether or not it meets our expectations for how God carries out His purposes, if we believe in Jesus at all, we must believe that the Kingdom of God is here in spite of the continuing presence of evil. It is our trust in the Gospel of the kingdom that makes the evil lose its’ power. But if the evil in the present makes us lose our faith, we will never see the Kingdom.

The Gospel is good news. However, for many church-going people, the Gospel WAS good news. Once upon a time, back when they “got saved” it was good news. Today, joy, peace, comfort, security, approval and all sorts of things are sought from much lesser entities than Christ. Media, Money, Pleasure, insurance, man’s approval, etc. Revival begins as soon as we return to the fountain of living water. Jesus is good news for right now. Jesus is good news TODAY. Every other source of strength is an idol.

Let us worship Jesus as the one and only this morning.

Trust in the sovereignty of God only exists when trust in the love of God exists. If, no matter what our circumstance, we trust that God is good, faithful and present with us, we will never stumble. Our trust in God’s love and Sovereignty will be tested like King Ahaz of Israel.

“When the house of David was told, ‘Syria is in league with Ephraim,’ his heart and the heart of his people shook as the trees of the forrest shake before the wind.”
Isaiah 7:2

God was on the verge of bringing about a great deliverance for Israel but King Ahaz lacked the faith to enjoy that fact. Instead, he pooped his pants. But God brought about the deliverance anyway.

God is sovereign and God is good.

@Kruselady @mensajero ha ha! I understand that!

Join us on mission with Jesus! We are on a mission trip right now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmreLvWAhuk

What does it mean to be "an Alien?"

https://www.karlgessler.com/post/what-it-means-to-be-a-stranger-on-earth-a-citizen-of-heaven

I take great delight in the sovereignty of God.

Sometimes my Calvinist Brother’s and Sisters seem to perceive the Sovereignty of God in a very narrow or negative way (I.e. God is sovereign over who repents and who doesn’t.) But when I think of God’s sovereignty, I think of God’s personal care over me like a good shepherd. The Apostle Paul experiences shepherding like this when he was caught in a storm while imprisoned on a Roman ship. Paul encouraged his frightened ship mates with this prophetic word of comfort:

“Take heart! No lives will be lost—only the ship. Last night, you see, an angel of the God to whom I belong, and whom I worship, stood beside me. ‘Don’t be afraid Paul...God has granted you all your traveling companions.’ So take heart, my friends. I believe God...”
Acts 27:22-23,24-25

The Sovereignty Of God is good news of comfort and peace. God is sovereign over nations and situations today too.

@Berrybunchfamily Thank you!

Some more fun with the Gesslers. Pray for us, please, as we start a mission trip today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMD-LZELTiI

What is the Gospel story? Many people believe that the Gospel story is the story of Jesus coming to earth to show us the way to get to Heaven. A once popular worship chorus put it this way:

“You came from heaven to earth to show the way...from the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky...”

This is not the Gospel story. God didn’t create a good world only to make His main object to show people how to escape it!

The Apostle Paul sums up the end goal of the Gospel this way:

“For He (God) has made known to us his will, according to his purpose which he set forth in Christ as a plan...to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth.” Ephesians 1:9-10

The plan is to reconcile the creation with the creator. This is why the Gospel is good news for the whole person and the whole planet. All things can be reconciled to God.

Your probably guessed the family news but...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR2UxhFJiXc

@bethany That is one of the best books of all time in my mind.

@sinbach Thank you!

Is Jesus paying attention to your prayers? YES! More than you know...
https://www.karlgessler.com/post/what-jesus-does-with-your-prayers

Not all the news is bad. Enjoy some peace through our vlog today!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B565CUeg8xY&t=207s