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Nehemiah 2:4-5 NIV
A. Plan intentionally to wait on God
1. Answered prayers can take time
Nehemiah 2:1 NIV
a. It was 4 months later till:
“The king said to me, what is it you want?” Nehemiah 2:4
b. It was 20 years after:
2. Have faith
“Then I prayed to the God of Heaven…” Nehemiah 2:4b (NIV)
a. Faith is an affirmation
b. Faith is an attitude
c. Faith is an action
Psalms 27:14 NIV
B. Plan intentionally to investigate, cooperate, and determine
1. Investigate (The Night Ride)
Nehemiah 2:12 NIV
a. It was bad
b. Personalized passion
2. Cooperate and determine
a. The report
Nehemiah 2:17 NIV
b. The rationale
Nehemiah 2:18 NIV
c. The response
Nehemiah 2:18 NIV
d. The rebuttal
Nehemiah 2:19 NIV
e. The retort
Nehemiah 2:20 NIV
C. The Royal Progression
1. The king
Nehemiah 2:4 NIV
2. The King of Kings
Matthew 20:32-34 NIV
3. The kings of the King
“To Him Who loves us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father…” Revelation 1:6 (NKJV)
Acts 3:3-6 NIV
D. What about you?
1. Have you started praying boldly?
2. How are you planning for God’s plan?
Remember, being patient (faith) for God’s plan does not mean doing nothing.
3. What is one thing you can do this week to show God you are ready to cooperate with His plan?
4. Are you ready to lead like a king?
Characteristics of a king:
Centered. Decisive. Lives with integrity. Protects their realm. Provides order. Creates and inspires creativity in others. Blesses the lives of others. Leaves a legacy.
Next Sunday:
Because we are praying boldly (1) and planning intentionally (2), we can proceed confidently. (Nehemiah 3)