We are currently studying Nehemiah on Wed. nights and these are some practical thoughts I am gleaning from it.
Nehemiah was an effective leader. He was able to lead God’s people in what seemed like an insurmountable task.
He was followed because he was:
• Dissatisfied with the status quo and moved them to also desire escaping it.
• Genuinely burdened for the plight of the people.
• Concerned about God’s glory.
• Manifested confidence in God’s power to make it happen through them.
• Presented a plan that provoked confidence in the people.
He was effective because he:
• Fasted and prayed.
• Believed in God’s power not his own.
• Was prayerful and thoughtful.
• Acted so as to meet the need.
• Carefully proceeded.
• Knew that people would respond to a cause.
• Evaluated the situation to be realistic about it.
• Clearly communicated his vision and plan.
• Knew he needed help from others and enlisted them.
• He was a visionary (saw the future from God’s perspective).
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