We’ve spent the last two weeks of our program in Psalm 23. I hope our time lingering in this Psalm has blessed you and helped you know more of the Shepherd. Let’s wrap up our series from this Psalm today by looking at the last line. David says, “I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” Many commentators note that verse five shifts from sheep/shepherd imagery to a guest/host metaphor. I believe verse six contains another subtle shift. David claims He will dwell in God’s house forever.
Who gets to dwell in another person’s house forever? Not just a guest. Even the most gracious hosts don’t allow guests to stay forever. So, what kind of guest has David become? A son. When we follow Christ, we are incredibly transformed into God’s beloved children—and one day, we will be welcomed to dine at His table and live in His home, not just for a while, but forevermore.