Isaiah 6:5 says, “Woe to me!” I cried. However, he did not only confront it but also was successful. 1 Guzik, D. (n.d.). Godly leaders are concerned and responsive to problems. David had to wait on God to become king. (2) Spiritual leadership. We’ve all seen the caricatures in movies and television of the angry boss; the person who yells for no reason, barks orders and berates and demoralizes the staff. Send me!”. Yet with all of this at our fingertips, we still suffer from leadership deficiency – in our nation, workplaces, churches and homes. “Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice” (Proverbs 16:8). Here are seven characteristics of a leader. Now protect it. Nehemiah did not just pray. For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.” Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. Christ was concerned about the needs of the people and so was Nehemiah. He constantly brings the situation to God. Many churches and Christian organizations have been affected by doctrinal liberalism. Want to grow as a preacher and leader? I love the way the ESV translates verse 1. I’ll wait. Don’t settle for being a popular ‘Pied Piper’. Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem. Philippians 4:6-7 promises the peace of God to those who pray and give thanks in everything. Solomon said with knowledge comes more pain (Ecc 1:18). And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. They truly love and value others and want the best for them. It helps our belief. But, the end always justifying the means is simply not true. Godly leaders have the ability to identify with their people even in their failures. Commitment and Passion. Characters), The Net Pastor’s Journal, Eng Ed, Issue 37, Fall 2020, Bible Teacher's Guide: Nehemiah--Becoming A Godly Leader, http://www.studylight.org/commentaries/guz/view.cgi?bk=15&ch=1. Probably from age 20 to age 30, David was an exile in his own country. It was the prophet Nathan who confronted his sin and helped bring him to repentance. I believe God calls us to be steadfast. Godly leaders are concerned and responsive to problems. Nehemiah 1:8-9. He pursued God's will. He also said in Romans 7 that the things he would do, he did not do, and things he would not do, he did; “who will rescue me from this body of death?” (v. 24). We have too many leaders who believe their position mandates their influence, rather than their influence enabling them to be effective in their position. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man. (3) Sacrificial leadership. Godly leaders are strengthened by the promises of God. J Oswald Sanders says, ‘The overriding need of the church… is for a leadership that’s authoritative, spiritual and sacrificial.’ Let’s look at each of those qualities: (1) Authoritative leadership. In ancient societies, walls were very important because they protected the people from the attack of looters and other enemies. Prayer is an act of trusting in God, and therefore, it allows us to trust God more in the situation. Brandon Kelley Peter Walters Brent Rinehart is a public relations practitioner and freelance writer. Godly leaders are strengthened and many times motivated by the promises of God. The Challenge for Your Church Leadership Team in 2020 (And How to Tackle It), 6 New Skills Pastors Desperately Need to Develop TODAY, An Encouragement in the Midst of Pandemic, How to Ensure Your Church Struggles to Move Forward, 5 Keys to Refreshing Your Soul During Covid-19.

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