The Importance of Godly Leadership

Godly leaders appoint the right leaders

vs. 7:1 Now when the wall had been built and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers, the singers, and the Levites had been appointed,

a) the right leaders were appropriate leaders

b) the right leaders are timely leaders

c) the right leaders are selfless leaders

The right leaders provide strength

vs. 7:2 I gave my brother Hanani charge over Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the citadel for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many.

a) strong leaders are required in trying times

b) strong leaders know when to challenge you and when to protect you

c) strong leaders know when to push you and when to pull back

Strong leaders make good decisions

vs. 7:3 And I said to them, the gates of Jerusalem are not to be opened until the sun is hot; while the gatekeepers are still standing guard, let them shut and bar the doors. Appoint guards from among the inhabitants of Jerusalem, some at their watch posts, and others before their own houses.

a) Caveat - strong leaders don’t always make good decisions

b) don’t be afraid to make a decision even if it turns out to be a bad one.

c) sometimes good isn’t normal

d) sometimes good decisions require working outside your norm