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Matthew 6:13  NASB
‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’]

We don’t have to be led.  Do we?  It is kind of strange to say or even pray this, “do not lead us into temptation”.  Would you agree?

That is the Lord’s prayer, and it sounds like the prayer or the person praying is asking God to not lead them in to doing what is wrong.  Do we think that God leads or believe that God leads His children to do things that are wrong?  None of us think that.

But all of us are often led.  We want someone to help us be successful and do good.  So, why would this phrase be part of the prayer that Jesus used to teach His disciples?

We want to be led.  Who you follow says a lot about who you are and what you believe.  For most of us we want to honor God.  We desire to follow God and have His best in our lives.

Galatians 3:24  NASB
Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith.

All of God’s truth is intended to guide us to Him and to live with Him.  Even the old law leads us to Christ.  Our lives should lead people to know and see Christ.  Faith works in and through and even out of our lives as we allow God to lead us.

Psalm 5:8  NASB
O Lord, lead me in Your righteousness because of my foes; Make Your way straight before me.

Ever had someone lead you in the wrong direction?  Ever follow the wrong person?  We have all followed the wrong person at one time or another.  Be honest about your struggles or poor decisions.  Learn and move on!

Psalm 25:5  NASB
Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day.

Truth leads.  Ask God to lead us to His truth.  Listen in.

Galatians 5:25  NLT
Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.

Following isn’t for the faint of heart.  It is also not for those who want their own way and not God’s way.  Maybe try this prayer once again.

God, lead me.  Lead me away from temptation and toward you.  Lead me to know you, see you and follow you more.  Lead me to lead others to know you.  Be lead and lead.  We all want to be led!
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