Does God lead us to salvation?

From a Christian point of view: The Word salvation comes from the same root Word as salvage. Jesus salvaged the human race by living a perfect, sinless life even when faced with torture and death. Jesus made it possible for us to have salvation, but it requires us exercising faith in his sacrifice to gain that salvation. (John 3:16) So, it would be our own actions and heart condition that could lead us to salvation.