Ezekiel 2:10

Ezekiel 2:9; Ezekiel 3:1. Compare the roll here with Zechariah 5:1; with the one of Revelation 5:1, which the Lamb receives and opens, and the little roll in Revelation 10:9. These rolls have the same meaning, namely, the Word itself, the message of tribulation and judgment, which is written therein.

The Word must be received and eaten, that is the spiritual lesson. Ezekiel obeyed. It was self surrender and though the message was a hard message, yet it was sweet unto him. Compare with Jeremiah 15:16. Ezekiel was to speak the words of the Lord unto them; and the sender predicts failure. “The house of Israel will not hearken unto thee, for they will not hearken unto Me.” It was to make no difference to the prophet. His commission was to speak Jehovah's words. Then cherubim and wheels are in motion. He is lifted up and Jehovah's hand is strong upon him.