In Revelation 9:10, John made a profound statement. He said he asked the angel to give him a little book. The angel told him to take it and eat it. He said it will turn your stomach sour, but in your mouth, it will be as sweet as honey. This passage plants a mysterious image in the mind, but it is rich in its meaning. John is informing us of the importance of studying God's word by comparing it to eating physical food to nourish our bodies. Just like we eat food for our physical development, we need to consume, that is eat, the word to enhance our spiritual growth.