Gospel News — Mar-May 2012

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up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life" (Rom 6:3-4). Our baptism was not the end of our search for God: it marks a new beginning – and one that should prompt more questions:

How can we continue steadfast in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship? (Acts 2:42). How can we be perfect, thoroughly equipped for every good work? (2 Timothy 3:17 NIV). How can we seek first the kingdom of God? (Matthew 6:33).

How can we use our talents in a way that will please our Master so that when he comes he will give the answer to our unspoken question that we want to hear more than anything else? "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master's happiness!" (Matt 25:21). If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask Him, and he will gladly tell you, for He is always ready to give a generous supply of wisdom to all who ask Him. He will not resent it. (James 1:5 Living Bible)

How to Resist Temptation

Bro Samuel Onyango (Mayuge, Uganda)

Ephesians chapter 6 describes the armour of God which will help us to stand in the day of temptation. Therefore take up the whole armour of God that you may be able to withstand on the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm, having fastened on the belt of truth, and put on the breastplate of righteousness, and feet shod with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

In all circumstances, take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one, and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. Pray at all times in the spirit with

all prayer and supplication. "In every respect he (Jesus) was tempted as we are yet without sin" (Heb 4:15). Jesus was dressed in the whole armour of God. We can see how this enabled him to resist temptations, such as in the wilderness (Matt). Jesus was tempted three times in the wilderness; firstly to turn stones to bread, then to throw himself down from the top of the temple and, finally, to take the kingdom by force.

Each time Jesus quoted a passage of scripture; he used the sword of the spirit to resist temptation. Throughout his life Jesus used the armour of God to overcome temptation. In Luke 22 we read about the agony he was in when preparing to offer his life for us. His response to that agony was to "pray more earnestly" and to encourage the disciples to do the same. "Pray, lest ye enter into temptation" (Luke 22:46).

Carelink Messages Promoting Care
and Prayer Amongst Us

Winter Welfare Project

Carelinks have made their annual appeal for Winter welfare funds in order to provide assistance to brethren and sisters and their families in the Eastern European winter. Sister Jeannie Barton of Toowoomba, Australia reports: "Warren, Tamara, Jonathon and I are in Latvia. It really is interesting where God sends us in this world, and what growth we gain from these experiences. Every time I am so thankful to our Father for these opportunities. And we do have