In the valley of the shadow of death, apparently you will find enemies and evil. But one place you will never find those things is in the house of the Lord. And that’s particularly exciting, at least if you trust Jesus, because that’s the house you’re gonna live in forever.
By the way, my educated guess is it’s not the kind of house you and I are used to.
Yeah, I bet just about all typical houses, even in the good parts of town, are locked at night. At least they are if the residents are sensible. Because evil people, in search of evil things to do, lurk in the dark. That’s just how they operate. And so it makes total sense to lock your doors at night.
But thank God, none of that will be necessary in His house. Forever.
Back when I was the praise and worship leader at a small church in the Denver metro area, I wrote a collection of praise and worship songs based on the pastor’s teaching from a series, he based on the book of Psalms. And one of those songs I wrote is based on what is probably the most famous song. Psalm 23. Here are the lyrics to…
In The House of the Lord
Father God,
You never leave me You never forsake me.
And Your Word…
Gives me courage to go where you take me.
You are with me through each dire upheaval.
With You in me I will fear no evil.
As I walk through the shadow of death…
I will sing till my very last breath…
Green pastures, still waters…
Goodness and mercy for your sons and daughters…
True love dwells in the House of the LORD.
Each person, each nation…
Can be renewed through Your sweet restoration…
True love dwells in the House of the LORD.
Father God,
You made a Way for my total redemption.
I believe…
Jesus died to provide that exemption.
He’s my shepherd through thorns and thru clover.
He’s my new wine, and my cup runs over.
As I walk through the shadow of death…
I will sing till my very last breath…
Chorus © 2010 TF