It's Not Just What You Do, It's When You Do It
Then the king said to me, "What do you request?" So I prayed to the God of heaven. Nehemiah 2:4
Good leaders understand that timing is everything. Nehemiah spoke to the king about Jerusalem, but not until four months after he first heard about its broken wall. He began praying about the ruined wall in December, but not until April did he approach the king about rebuilding it. What was he waiting on?
No one knows for sure, but Nehemiah might well have been waiting on:
1. His ownership of the burden and vision.
2. A foundation of prayer to be laid.
3. His own readiness with a plan.
4. The king's mental and emotional mood.
5. The season when he could move quickly.
6. A trust to deepen between him and the king.
How do you know when to move in leadership? How does asking at the right time increase your chance for success?
The Maxwell Leadership Bible
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