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Persevering in Leadership. Nehemiah 4:1 – 23 . Lt. Michael Murphy. Persevering in Leadership.
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Persevering in Leadership Nehemiah 4:1 – 23
Persevering in Leadership “Nothing can take the place of persistence. Talent will not. Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not. Unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” – Calvin Coolidge
Persevering in Leadership • Nehemiah’s perseverance is highlighted in chapters 4,5,6 and 13
Persevering in Leadership • Nehemiah’s perseverance is highlighted in chapters 4,5,6 and 13 • His passion gets 2 verses
Persevering in Leadership • Nehemiah’s perseverance is highlighted in chapters 4,5,6 and 13 • His passion gets 2 verses • His prayer gets 11 verses
Persevering in Leadership • Nehemiah’s perseverance is highlighted in chapters 4,5,6 and 13 • His passion gets 2 verses • His prayer gets 11 verses • His planning gets 5 verses
Persevering in Leadership I) The Ridicule of the Enemy (v.1 – 6)
Persevering in Leadership • The Ridicule of the Enemy (v.1 – 6) • Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem seek to demoralize the work by mockery
Persevering in Leadership • The Ridicule of the Enemy (v.1 – 6) • Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem seek to demoralize the work by mockery • Nehemiah ignores them, prays, and carries on
Persevering in Leadership II) The Physical Intimidation of the Enemy (v.7 – 14)
Persevering in Leadership II) The Physical Intimidation of the Enemy (v.7 – 14) • Jerusalem is fully surrounded by enemies
Persevering in Leadership II) The Physical Intimidation of the Enemy (v.7 – 14) • Jerusalem is fully surrounded by enemies • Gone from verbal to physical threats
Persevering in Leadership II) The Physical Intimidation of the Enemy (v.7 – 14) • Jerusalem is fully surrounded by enemies • Gone from verbal to physical threats • Nehemiah prays again
Persevering in Leadership II) The Physical Intimidation of the Enemy (v.7 – 14) • Jerusalem is fully surrounded by enemies • Gone from verbal to physical threats • Nehemiah prays again • The people waver and criticize Nehemiah’s efforts
Persevering in Leadership II) The Physical Intimidation of the Enemy (v.7 – 14) • Jerusalem is fully surrounded by enemies • Gone from verbal to physical threats • Nehemiah prays again • The people waver and criticize Nehemiah’s efforts • Nehemiah takes decisive action and LEADS
Persevering in Leadership III) Nehemiah Adjusts and Perseveres (v.15 – 23) • God steps in and frustrates the enemies plans
Persevering in Leadership III) Nehemiah Adjusts and Perseveres (v.15 – 23) • God steps in and frustrates the enemies plans • He institutes change and continues working
Persevering in Leadership III) Nehemiah Adjusts and Perseveres (v.15 – 23) • God steps in and frustrates the enemies plans • He institutes change and continues working • The mindset of “sword and trowel”
Persevering in Leadership IV) Application • How will you persevere?
Persevering in Leadership IV) Application • How will you persevere? • Are you living for something bigger than yourself?
Persevering in Leadership IV) Application • How will you persevere? • Are you living for something bigger than yourself? • Christian leaders live with a sword in one hand and a trowel in the other
Persevering in Leadership Nehemiah 4:1 – 23