We have discussed the word "lead" before and now we come to a similar one (guide), but there must be some difference. Psalm 31:3 uses both words "For Thy names sake Thou wilt lead me and guide me". I think that "guidance" is a little more specific than "leading". For instance we may hire a guide to take us fishing because he has intimate knowledge of the lake and the characteristics of the fish in that lake. He will take us to the right spot at the right time to catch fish.
Im reminded of the story of Phillip and the Ethiopian eunuch. Philip came up to this man and heard him reading Scripture. He asked him if he understood what he was reading. The man said "how could I unless someone guides me" and invited Phillip to come join up. Philip guided the eunuch into a personal relationship with Jesus by explaining the meaning of what he was reading. He guided him through the Scripture so that he understood it.
John 16:13 tells us that "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come." Jesus has given us, His children, the Holy Spirit to be our guide to life. He knows the Scriptures intimately and also knows the Fathers will for our lives. He will guide us down the paths of life if we allow Him to do that.
Those are the paths that well discuss next.
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