The words of hymn comes to mind,'God leads the way through,the wilderness all I have do is follow',and then their is another hymn.' Guide me oh Thou great Jehovah. What is the difference between God leading,and God guiding ?,is there any difference?.Well here is one explanation,' To lead' means to take someone along with you in a direction or destination while they follow you,you are showing them the way.' To guide' on the other hand can mean, to provide direction or instruction to someone.Lets consider Israel's experience ,when they came out of Egypt ,God did not leave them to themselves ,to wander aimlessly about,He had a destination for them to go to,the promised land that God promised Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 15 v18 -21). All Israel had to do was to follow God nothing else,but they did not do that,when difficulties arose ,they spoke as if they wanted to go back to Egypt ( Exodus 14 v11-12).Even when they were about to go into the promised land,they drew back in unbelief.( Numbers 13 v 26ff-/ Num 14 v 1-4).Yes all they had to do was follow Him,so it is like them ,all we have to do is follow our dear Lord,oh yes there will be testing and trials ,losses and crosses,but He won't forsake us ,
'I traveled down a lonely road,and no one seemed to care,
The burden on my weary back,had bowed me to despair;
I oft complained to Jesus,how folks were treating me,
And then I heard Him say so tenderly;
My feet were also weary upon the
Calvary road,
The cross became so heavy I fell
beneath the load;
be faithful weary pilgrim,the
morning I can see,
Just lift your cross, and follow
close to Me' (Words I F.Stanphill)
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