That's a funny phrase- to eat one's words. It means that one is forced to regret their words, or proven wrong. I know I can't speak for everyone, but I feel like this is something that happens a lot when it comes to my life. I say one thing, like, "I'm not ready for this..." and that's exactly what God puts in my life.
I only feel like I'm not ready because I'm selfish and stubborn and I want my own way. That's sin, isn't it?
And being a follower of Christ, I'm continually asking God to reveal the hidden sins in my head and heart, so that I can be purged of them and become more like Christ. So it makes sense that when I am faced with a situation where I am being stubborn and selfish that God would put the thing into my life that I don't feel like I am ready for.
At least where I'm at right now I am having an easier time accepting the humility I have to endure right now. It's one of those moments where I smile, shake my head and say to God, "Touché!"
There is talk of eating words in the Bible. It's in chapter three of Ezekiel and chapter ten of Revelation. Though the eating of words that Ezekiel and John did was literally eating God's words on scrolls and then they were asked to share it with the people. I don't know about you, but I would much rather be eating God's words than my own.
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