The Lord will keep your going out and you’re coming in from this time on and forevermore.” vs. 8
Psalm 121
According to Jesus the greatest commandment of the Law was “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one, and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and strength.” This verse is known as the Shema and in Deuteronomy the Israelites were told to write its words on parchment and post them on the doorposts of their homes. The case holding the verse is called a mezuzah and it can often be seen affixed to the external door jamb of a Jewish home. It’s a reminder to the occupants that the Lord will be with them in their going out and their coming in forevermore. That’s a beautiful thought and it’s no wonder that many Christians have adopted the practice. As people go out into the world, they can touch the mezuzah and be reminded of God’s constant presence, and then when they come back to their sanctuary, they can touch it again as they thank the Lord for all the blessings of their lives. It’s valuable to fill our days with such visual reminders of God’s presence. Many have such feelings when they look at the majesty of the mountains. We feel small in comparison and it’s good to be reminded that our God is bigger than we can imagine and is present wherever we roam.
Thought for the Day: Where is my mezuzah?
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