Jeremiah 15:16
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.
Jeremiah ate God’s words, he read them and got them deep into his soul. And then God’s Word became the joy and rejoicing of his heart. Likewise, if we will eat God’s words they can become the joy and rejoicing of our heart, and give us joy in the midst of any afflictions we may be dealing with.