I like junk food as much as anyone. Few things better than a sugary beverage or a mega-sized candy bar. But my body calls for more substantive fare. My soul does so as well.

After magnificent visions of angels and the heavenly throne, the Lord handed Ezekiel a scroll containing words of lamentation, mourning and woe. He then instructed, “Son of man, eat whatever you find here. Eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.” So I opened my mouth, and he gave me this scroll to eat. And he said to me, “Son of man, feed your belly with this scroll that I give you and fill your stomach with it.” Then I ate it, and it was in my mouth as sweet as honey.

Ezekiel literally ate the words of God. He then spoke to his people, teaching the Lord’s ways and warning about spurning their God. But he only did so after ingesting this divine scroll.

I’m reminded to fill my belly with God’s words. To ruminate on them, and let his scroll sustain me. This nourishment builds strong character and a healthy inner self. From these vitamins of wisdom and fortitude I develop the strength to speak of the Lord.

Good words lead to a good life. Eat the scroll. It’s as sweet as honey, both on your tongue and in your soul.

Ezekiel 3:1-3

Photo by Patrycja Jadach