Memory Verse
"For as many as are led by' the Spirit of God, they are the son of God.' Romans 8: 14
BIBLE PASSAGE: Numbers 9:15-23

INTRODUCTION
There was perfect leading by God on the journey of the children of Israel. The length of stay in a place and how fast to move was dictated by the Lord. They were led by the Lord as pillar of clouds by day and pillar of fire by night - Exodus 13:21. None of the children of Israel asked any question on the leadership of the Lord. If there was any disagreement on leadership, it was not about the pillars of clouds and fire. God is still leading His children today on their journey to Heaven.

OUTLINES
1. HE NEED FOR GOD'S LEADING
2. METHODS OF GOD'S LEADING TODAY

HE NEED FOR GOD’S LEADING
The Lord led the children of Israel to what they felt was bad so that their enemies would perish in the Red Sea. The pillar was light to Israel but darkness to the Egyptians - Exodus 14:19-20. Jesus Christ was led by the Spirit of God to be tempted in the wilderness - Matt. 4: 1. God's leading will surely make one steadfast, not going astray John 16: 13. The leading of God is required when judgment is to be pronounced - I Kings 21: 17, 2 Kings 1:3-4. The leading of God is essential, more so for the way to the kingdom of God which only God knows - Isaiah 42:16, Isaiah 30:21, Exo.13:21-22. Daily living requires divine leadership - I Kings 19:15: Ex. 3: 10: Gen. 24:27. Divine supplies are often guided by God -I Kings 17: 3-4. John 2:1-6.

METHODS OF GOD’S LEADING TODAY
Children of God are led by the Spirit of God - Romans 8:14 - but the methods of leading are many. The Holy Spirit is given to man to guide into all truths - John 16:13; Acts 8:26-28. God can equally lead in visions. God led Jacob to Egypt- Gen. 46:2-6. God led Paul to Macedonia through a vision- Acts 16:9-10. Paul was led to continue in Corinth - Acts 18:9-11. Peter and Cornelius were connected by the spirit in a vision - Acts10:125. God can equally lead His Children through dreams. In Matt. 2:13-15, Joseph was instructed in a dream to carry Jesus Christ to Egypt for safety.

Another method of God's leading is through His words. The word of God is lamp - Psalm 119:105. The word of God is sure and stands forever - Isa. 40: 8, Psalm 119: 8-9; Matt. 5:18,24,35. The word stands as a very good guide. The word of prophecy is another method of God's leading. Agabus prophesied the suffering of Paul- Acts 21: 10-14. It must be noted that holy men of God were led by the Holy Spirit to prophesy - 2Peter 4: 19-21. There are other methods of God's leading such as the still -smallvoice-IKings19:12.

CONCLUSION
That there are false leadings today does not erase the fact that God is still in the business of leading His children. He led the children of Israel in the wilderness. He led the early Christians and He is still leading today.

QUESTIONS
1. Why is God's leading a must for the pilgrims?
2. Mention some of the ways through which God leads His children.

BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
MONDAY: Psalm 23:2 - He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.      
TUESDAY: Psalm 48:14 - For this God is our God forever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.      
WEDNESDAY: Psalm 25:5a - Lead me in thy truth, and teach me.
THURSDAY: Genesis 24:27b -I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.
FRIDAY: Genesis12:1 - God always leads aright. SATURDAY: Judges 6:14 - Go in this thy might.
SUNDAY: Deuteronomy 32:11-12 - God leads us with His great hands.