“For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.” — Ezra 7:10
Ezra Reads the Law to the People — Gustave Doré public domain image
David was a diligent shepherd of his father’s sheep before God raised him to be a shepherd over all Israel[1], and Peter was an ordinary fisherman before the Lord called him to be a fisher of men.[2] Ezra likewise had to prepare his own heart and study the law of the Lord diligently before he could instruct the people and lead them to a great revival. Seek ye first the kingdom of God[3], whose mercies are new every morning[4], and do not leave your post until you have wrestled with the angel for a blessing[5].
“…but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. And they that understand among the people shall instruct many…” Daniel 11:32-33
"Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies."
Selah.
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