A Leader's Burden

What does it look like when our hearts truly break for God's people? In Nehemiah chapter one, we encounter a powerful portrait of spiritual leadership that begins not with action plans or strategic initiatives, but with mourning, weeping, fasting, and prayer. When Nehemiah receives devastating news about Jerusalem—walls broken down, gates destroyed by fire, people living in shame and trouble—his response reveals something profound about godly leadership and authentic faith.