The Mezuzah

In a passage of central importance for Jews, in Deuteronomy 6, it says this, “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.” Based on this passage, Jews often place a small box containing a bit of scripture on their doorpost. This “mezuzah” helps to remind them of God and his word. When they enter or exit the house, they touch the mezuzah and kiss their finger to express their love for God and his word.

I think that this is a habit that would be beneficial for followers of Jesus, too. It would remind them of God often during the day. Jesus said that the greatest command was to love God. By touching the mezuzah, you can express your love for God and remind yourself of God’s presence throughout the day.

You can find mezuzot (the plural of mezuzah) at most sellers of Judaica. Just do an online search for Judaica or mezuzah, and you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one. Attach it to your doorframe about head-high and you’ll be on your way. You still need to get into the habit of acknowledging it, but over time you should get used to it. Start finding one today.