Psalm 23:6b And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Here is a sheep so utterly satisfied with its lot in life, so fully contented with the care it receives, so much at home with the shepherd that there is not a shred of desire for a change. Stated in simple, direct, rather rough ranch language, it would be put like this, “Nothing will ever make me leave this outfit—it’s great!”

Conversely, on the shepherd’s side there has developed a great affection and devotion to his flock. He would never think of parting with such sheep. Healthy, contented, productive sheep are his delight and profit. So strong, now, are the bonds between them that it is in very truth—forever. – A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller, Pgs. 165 – 166

Prayerfully, we should make every effort to invite God into every area of our daily lives and dwell in His presence at all times. When we choose to dwell in God’s presence, we find sweet rest for our souls, we are at peace, we have true contentment and joy, and most importantly, we have the blessed assurance of knowing that our True Love and Good Shepherd is always with us. Holding on to this world and drinking from its’ empty cisterns is fleeting, but when you drink from the well of Life (Jesus), it is there you will find lasting satisfaction. Jesus told the Samaritan woman in John 4:13-14, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” Be encouraged and choose to dwell in the house of the Lord and in His presence always!!!

Psalm 84:10 For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. 

We should be proud to belong to Christ. Why shouldn’t we feel free to boast to others of how good our Shepherd is? How glad we should be to look back and recall all the amazing ways in which He has provided for our welfare. We should delight to describe, in detail, the hard experiences through which He has brought us. And we should be eager and quick to tell of our confidence in Christ. We should be bold to state fearlessly that we are so glad we are His. By the contentment and serenity of our lives we should show what a distinct advantage it is to be a member of His Household of His flock. – A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller, Pg. 167

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. -Psalm 23:6b