Just like John in today’s reading from the Revelation, we who are followers of Jesus are called to take in the Scriptures and internalize them. And just as for him, they will first taste sweet: our initial experience with God, or even a fresh new experience of him will often be a pleasant encounter. But eventually, the word becomes sour in our stomach as we realize what the word means for us. We may have to change in some way, or end a toxic relationship, or take a leap of faith, or attack a pattern of sin. None of that is easy, but like the Psalmist, we may remember what Jesus has in store for those who do his will and pray, “How sweet to my taste is your promise!”