Chapter 10 brings us to a pause in the dramatic storyline of the outpouring of God’s judgements symbolized by the 7 seals and the first 6 trumpets. But before the 7th and final trumpet is blown, ch. 10 opens with John seeing a giant angel representing God’s sovereign control, declaring there will be ’no delay’ to God plans being accomplished. We are not shown the details, represented by the contents of the scroll in the angel’s hand not being revealed. But John is instructed to take and eat it, a picture of him internalizing the message. It tastes sweet, but becomes sour, reminding us that God’s Word is sweet but also contains hard truths. The chapter ends with John being told to keep preaching to the nations.