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Concern + Bible knowledge = action,
Concern,
Observation from .
Nehemiah had a heart and concern for his city.
This is shown in the way he wept when he heard about the state of Jerusalem.
Principle: A leader must have a caring heart for God and obedience to him.
The broken walls and the gates destroyed by fire reminded Nehemiah about Israel’s past disobedience which led to his mournful response.
What concerns you?
Are you missing the mark?
Are people close to you straying from God’s word?
Is you community, church, country, world, etc. in need of restoration?
Bible knowledge,
Observation: Nehemiah knew the Torah and he quoted a part of it back to God.
He knew that God had said if the people were obedient God would bring his people back to the place he had chosen for his name to be honored.
Principle: A leader must know God’s Word and the promises in it.
Those promises are what guide a leader and help him follow God.
Therefore, a leader must know God’s Word.
Action,
Observation: Nehemiah’s heart for the city led him to pray to God in praise, confession of sin, and prayer for kindness from the king.
Principle: A leader is action oriented.
He attempts new things, takes initiative, and works toward something.
For example, Nehemiah not only had a heart for the city of Jerusalem, but he also acted.
Preparation + a plan = participation,
Preparation,
Observation: Nehemiah was prepared for the opportunity presented to him in 2:4-8.
When the opportunity came to tell the king about why he was sad and what he hoped to do, Nehemiah was ready.
Principle: A leader must be prepared and ready when his opportunity comes.
When an opportunity arises a leader is only able to take advantage of it if he has adequately prepared for it.
Plan,
Observation: Nehemiah showed the need for the work he planned to do by reminding the people that they were vulnerable without a city wall and were in a position of disgrace.
Principle: A leader must show the need (or problem) which he plans to solve.
If he is going to have a vision for something that needs to change, he also must show the problem which that vision will solve.
Otherwise, he will not get support or buy-in for his vision.
Participation, Neb.2:17-18
Observation: Nehemiah said, “let us” rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
He included himself and the people he was talking to in the work to be done.
Principle: A leader realizes that work is a team effort.
No leader can accomplish great things alone.
Similarly, a leader also does not say, “you do it” because he knows that he also should be involved in the work.
Prayer + Focus = Victory,
Prayer, ; ; ,
Observation: When Nehemiah heard news about Jerusalem (1:4), replied to the king’s question (2:4), and struggled with opposition (4:4, 9), he responded to each situation with prayer.
Principle: A godly leader looks to and relies on God for strength and direction.
Prayer is one of the ways that a godly leader allows God to strengthen him and guide his steps.
Focus,
Observation: Nehemiah was focused on the work of rebuilding the city of Jerusalem and as a result did not allow himself to be distracted by Sanballat and Geshem.
Principle: A leader who knows God’s plan must stay focused on God’s work and not get distracted.
Victory,
Like hope to know God’s Word, pray to God, and allow God to shape me into a godly leader.
This desire is what led me to want to attend seminary and is why I work hard to study God’s Word, learn about God, and become clearer about my calling and gifts.
I need to continue studying God’s Word, learning about who God is, and keep asking God to show me what he wants me to do and how he wants me to serve.
Seeing Nehemiah’s example of bold and persistent leadership has helped me to see that I need to develop these two qualities in myself as a leader.
Time after time in the book of Nehemiah he is bold to state his purpose and keep fighting for the work God led him to do.
Nehemiah confronted both foreigners and fellow countrymen when he saw things not going the way they should.
He also never allowed his workers to be discouraged or prevented from continuing their work.
This same type of tireless dedication to God’s work in spite of criticism and opposition from others is something I need to develop in my own life as a leader.
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