The Power of Humility in Leadership

Lessons from the Mountains, Jerusalem and Beyond

As we gear up for 2025, I’ve been reflecting on Nehemiah’s epic leadership journey as he rallied the Israelites to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls in just 52 days!

The key thing that stood out to me was restoration. Prophetically, I believe God wants to challenge His church globally to take on the task of restoration in 2025. May this be a year of restoring what has been broken — spiritually, relationally, emotionally, and socially.

As we embrace the 52 weeks of 2025, may restoration be our aim. May we learn from the principles in the book of Nehemiah, gain expectation, and grow in our faith, trusting God to do the miraculous through us this year.

Nehemiah faced a HUGE task — a city in ruins, enemies lurking, and discouraged people. We’re tackling the spiritual, emotional, and social brokenness in our world, and it can feel overwhelming at times. What if God enabled us this year, like Nehemiah, to finish the restoration He has in mind for us?

I am encouraged by knowing that the wall Nehemiah called “finished” wasn’t perfect. It was surely improved on beyond the 52 days, and it surely needed some further repairs later on, but the portion God set out for Nehemiah to do was done. What has God prepared for you in 2025 that is bigger than what you can do on your own?

Principles from the Wall-Building Heroes’ Playbook

• Consistency is Key: Nehemiah didn’t take weekends off, and neither can we! Let’s commit to showing up every single week, serving our communities, and making disciples.
• Obstacles? Bring ‘em on: Nehemiah dealt with opposition, and we will too. He prayed his way through, and so can we. Let’s lean on God and each other for strength.
• Stronger Together: Nehemiah knew he couldn’t rebuild those walls alone. He empowered the people, and that’s what we’re about as an NXT Move community. Let’s collaborate, share ideas, and support each other.
• God is Faithful: Nehemiah relied on God every step of the way. We need that same trust in our work. Let’s seek God’s guidance and believe He’ll provide.

How do we make this happen?

• Get Specific: Let’s identify the portion God has for us this year and create clear action plans. Success is obedience.
• Lead the Charge: We need passionate leaders who inspire and motivate. Let’s step up and find others who need to be raised into leadership.
• Face the Challenges: Whether it’s internal conflicts or external pressures, let’s tackle them head-on with wisdom and courage. Don’t procrastinate — face them, fight them, and forge a way forward.
• Never Give Up: Restoration takes time. Let’s be resilient, learn from setbacks, and keep moving forward.
• Celebrate the Wins: When we see progress, let’s give God the glory and celebrate together.

NXT Move, we are a global community of leaders working to accelerate Christianity in the next generation. We are called to restore the world toward the dream Jesus expressed as the Kingdom of Heaven. Let’s work together these 52 weeks of 2025 to bring about restoration!