THE MISSION
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD, YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE THE BEST, YOU JUST HAVE TO CARE THE MOST.
WHEN GOD GIVES YOU A MISSION…
- You Define The
The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and I answered the king, “If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my fathers are buried so that I can rebuild.” - Nehemiah 2:4-5 NIV
WHAT IS GOD LEADING YOU TO DO?
IF YOU CAN’T DEFINE IT, YOU CAN’T DO IT!
2. You Make
“How long will your journey take, and when will you get back?” It pleased the king to send me; so I set a time. I also said to him, “If it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that they will provide me safe-conduct until I arrive in Judah? And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so he will give me timber to make beams for the gates… and for the city wall and for the residence I will occupy?” And because the gracious hand of my God was on me, the king granted my requests. - Nehemiah 2:6-8 NIV
SUCCESS IS BEING FAITHFUL TO DO THE RIGHT THING TODAY!
3. You Inspire
Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work. - Nehemiah 2:17-18 NIV
THE BURDEN YOU BEAR OFTEN REVEALS THE CALLING YOU’LL EMBRACE!
DISCUSSION GUIDE
What’s a passion of yours?
How do you typically respond when you are passionate about something?
What’s something that bothers you? Not just a pet peeve—something you see as a real injustice or need.
How well do you typically follow through on your plans? What helps you to accomplish what you set out to do?
Why do so many of us have such a hard time seeing ourselves as world-changing leaders?
What is God leading you to do? Define your mission as clearly as you can.
What do you think made Nehemiah such a great leader? How can you apply these qualities in your own life?
When pursuing a calling, we define our mission clearly, make plans carefully, and inspire people passionately. How can you do one of those things this week?
How can you encourage others to believe that God can empower them to do something that matters?
Which part of this message stood out to you, and why?