In this passage, God commands Ezekiel to consume a scroll, a symbolic act that signifies taking God's message deeply into himself. The scroll represents the word of God, which Ezekiel is to internalize fully before he can effectively communicate it to the people of Israel. This act of eating the scroll highlights the necessity for Ezekiel to understand and embody the message he is to deliver. The description of the scroll tasting as sweet as honey suggests that God's word, while sometimes containing difficult or challenging truths, is ultimately good and nourishing. It reflects the idea that God's messages, even when they call for repentance or convey judgment, are rooted in love and truth. By internalizing the scroll, Ezekiel is prepared to speak with authority and authenticity, having personally experienced the sweetness and depth of God's word. This passage encourages believers to deeply engage with scripture, allowing it to transform and guide them, so they can share its truths with others.
Then he said to me, "Son of man, eat this scroll I am giving you and fill your stomach with it." So I ate it, and it tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth.
Ezekiel 3:3
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