You are God’s house!

Here we are at the end of this magnificent Psalm. I hope that what you’ve read has helped you realize just how much Jesus is your shepherd! Have you enjoyed these texts and images? You can download a free copy of an e-book (PDF) of the first few messages of the series here.

David finishes this Psalm by saying, “And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (the Bible, Psalm 23:6)

David loved being in the house of God. He loved the presence of the Lord. This is true for David, as it was for the person who wrote this verse: “Better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere.” (the Bible, NIV, Psalm 84:10)

Today, you don’t necessarily need to go to a holy place to access the presence of God. Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross gave us access to His presence permanently and anywhere we go.

You are the house of God. Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who lives in you. Cherish His presence like David did, until the end of your days and into eternity. Because heaven awaits you…