Ezekiel 1-3, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10, Proverbs 12:1-7
“And he said to me, “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. 3 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.”
In Ezekiel 3:1-3, God the Father commanded the Old Testament
prophet Ezekiel to eat the scroll given to him. Ezekiel obeyed and found that
it tasted like honey. I love the metaphor of consuming the word of God the
Father. When we take in the word of the Lord, we internalize Scripture,
allowing it to change and transform us.
I admire Ezekiel’s obedience in following the Lord’s
commands. He demonstrates the importance of fulfilling God’s mission for our
lives. When he looked at the scroll, he saw it contained “words of lamentation
and mourning and woe” (Ezekiel 2:10 ESV). These verses remind us that
Father-God’s truth can often include tough messages, yet Ezekiel described them
as sweet, saying that the word of the Lord is ultimately desirable. While the
words of God the Father can be challenging, embracing them can bring us joy and
satisfaction. They nourish and sustain our spiritual growth.
When I read and meditate on verses from the Bible, I am
sometimes struck by the harshness of the truth in the Lord’s words. I feel
convicted of sin and unworthy of God the Father’s love. But then I remember
that Father-God is challenging me to grow in my understanding of His word and
to deepen my relationship with Him. He asks me to internalize His words in my
heart and mind, making them a part of me—not just something to read and
remember. When I allow the words of God the Father to transform my heart and mind,
I experience greater peace and calmness in my life. The word of the Lord can
sustain us through challenging times and nourish our spiritual lives like food.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, whose words can bring you peace and
nourishment—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him in
the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk
with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and stands
ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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