Tabernacle Baptist Church
May 18, 20221 min
INTRO
Nehemiah is a Godly man that accomplished much.
Nehemiah is often referred to as a great book on leadership.
Tonight let us consider the Godly Leader and their relationship with God (their prayer life and devotion)
News came for Jerusalem
His heart was focused on God’s Kingdom
God’s rule and reign through His people
He was devoted to God.
Seeking after God
The Attitude of his Prayer – v.4
Brokenness
Reverence
Presence (He was aware of the holiness of God
The Content of his Prayer
Adoration – v. 5
Confession – vv. 6-7
Thanksgiving – vv. 8-10
Deut 28-30 – Judgement and Blessing
He knew God would forgive and restore… if they obeyed
Supplication
Prov. 21:1 – God moves the hearts of kings.
The Persistence of his Prayer
2:1 – 5 months later