Nehemiah 2: Send Me to Judah -- Please

In verses 4 and 5, Nehemiah approached God in prayer and the king by request to go to Jerusalem. He went, surveyed the situation, and then approached the hearts and minds of the people by winning them to a cause—something to believe in (v. 17). He immediately received criticism, handling it by affirming his allegiance to God—his humble leadership was already serving God and the people very well.