Are you prepared and equipped for battle?
Today's Scripture:
Those who built on the wall, and those who carried burdens, loaded themselves so that with one hand they worked at construction, and with the other held a weapon. Every one of the builders had his sword girded at his side as he built.
Nehemiah 4:17-18
"Peace be yours as you and put both hands up and serve our Lord."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
Those who built on the wall, and those who carried burdens, loaded themselves so that with one hand they worked at construction, and with the other held a weapon. Every one of the builders had his sword girded at his side as he built.
Nehemiah 4:17-18
An effective leader spurs progress. But you must understand that progress brings change and change sometimes brings adversity. You can handle the distraction of adversity by following Nehemiah's example. Nehemiah was a leader with a mission to rebuild the wall of ancient Jerusalem, which would provide protection, privacy, and prosperity for his followers. But as with all leaders, Nehemiah faced adversaries. His adversity came from both the outside competition and his own people inside.
Nehemiah's is an ideal and important example for you because he faced mockery, ridicule, doubt, even physical threats against his mission. By example, Nehemiah tells the leader how to handle adversity - work two-fisted. With a brick in one hand, Nehemiah continued to build the wall and equipped his team to build with him. He continued with forward progress while he addressed the challengers. In the other hand, he held a weapon. Now, as a leader you might not literally hold a weapon today, but you can be prepared and equipped for the battle. Nehemiah did not ignore the insults or naively underestimate the adversary. He did realize the seriousness of the battle and stayed in a protective and defensive stance.
As a leader, you can follow this example. When you know that a change is inevitable or needed, use two-fisted leadership.
Equip and empower your team to build success in the face of adversity.
Establish your purpose, present your plan, and protect your process to accomplish your vision.
Selah people' and friends examine today's biggest challenge. Write down what tools you will use to continue progress and what methods you will utilize to address challenges. Then keep moving in forward progress.
Nehemiah's is an ideal and important example for you because he faced mockery, ridicule, doubt, even physical threats against his mission. By example, Nehemiah tells the leader how to handle adversity - work two-fisted. With a brick in one hand, Nehemiah continued to build the wall and equipped his team to build with him. He continued with forward progress while he addressed the challengers. In the other hand, he held a weapon. Now, as a leader you might not literally hold a weapon today, but you can be prepared and equipped for the battle. Nehemiah did not ignore the insults or naively underestimate the adversary. He did realize the seriousness of the battle and stayed in a protective and defensive stance.
As a leader, you can follow this example. When you know that a change is inevitable or needed, use two-fisted leadership.
Equip and empower your team to build success in the face of adversity.
Establish your purpose, present your plan, and protect your process to accomplish your vision.
Selah people' and friends examine today's biggest challenge. Write down what tools you will use to continue progress and what methods you will utilize to address challenges. Then keep moving in forward progress.
"Peace be yours as you and put both hands up and serve our Lord."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
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