Breaking The Jewish Code Perry Stone

Blessed are You, Adonai, our God, ruler of the universe, who sanctifies us with holy commandments and commands us to affix a mezuzah. On a personal note, each time I enter and exit my home I pass by the mezuzah. It is a physical reminder that my home and family are dedicated to God. I am also reminded that I am a representative of the Lord in my calling and work and should endeavor to follow the requirements of His covenant. When I return in the evening, I see the mezuzah, reminding me that our home is a dwelling place for the Lord, and in all I do I must glorify Him, setting the example of faith in my family and teaching my children the Scriptures. Thus, for me, the purpose of the mezuzah is evident—it is a daily reminder of God’s covenant with my family and my dwelling place. Through the mezuzah, a person is marking their doors (or gates) with God’s Word. Shortly after being married, we purchased a house. Just for fun , I found several stickers with scriptures on them and stuck them to the post of the door that entered our house through the garage. We were often away from home for up to eleven weeks at a time. After several years, I was painting the basement and removed the stickers, thinking, “Those stickers aren’t protecting this house.” The following week our house was broken into through the very door where the stickers were removed! I felt like I learned a lesson. They weren’t just stickers— printed on them were God’s covenant promises of protection. The small sticker could never stop a thief. However, if God saw that I believed His promise by placing His Word on my house,