Persevering in Leadership Nehemiah 4:1 – 23

Lt. Michael Murphy

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 I)The Ridicule of the Enemy (v.1 – 6) Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem seek to demoralize the work by mockery

Persevering in Leadership I)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