Covenant by Sacrifice

Psalms  50:5 Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.

In the verse above, we are reminded of the covenantal relationship between humanity and God. A covenant is not just a contract but a sacred bond, sealed in sacrifice. Throughout history, God has called upon His people to offer sacrifices as tangible expressions of their devotion and commitment to Him.

Sacrifice requires giving up something valuable, whether it be time, resources, or even our own desires. It demands selflessness and obedience. In the Old Testament, we see the offering of animal sacrifices as a symbolic gesture of repentance and worship. However, in the New Testament, we learn of the ultimate sacrifice—the offering of Jesus Christ upon the cross for the redemption of our sins.

Through His sacrifice, Jesus fulfilled the covenant between God and humanity, bridging the gap caused by sin and restoring our relationship with the Father. His blood, shed for us, is the very essence of the new covenant, sealed not with the blood of animals, but with the precious blood of the Son of God.

As followers of Christ, we are called to live lives of sacrifice. Romans 12:1 urges us, ‘Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.’

Our sacrifices may not always be easy or comfortable. They may require us to step out of our comfort zones, to give generously of our time, talents, and resources, and to love unconditionally even when it’s difficult. But in doing so, we emulate the sacrificial love of our Savior and deepen our covenantal relationship with Him.

Let us remember that our sacrifices are not in vain. They are offerings of gratitude and obedience, expressions of our faith and devotion. And just as God promised in Psalm 50:15, ‘Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.’

May we, as a consecrated people, continually renew our covenant with God through acts of sacrificial love and service, knowing that He who called us is faithful. Amen.

Gos bless you.

Prayer key:

1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of your word today in Jesus Christ name.

2. Lord, grant me the grace to sacrifice my totality for you in Jesus Christ name.

3. Lord, help me not to break my covenant with you in Jesus Christ name.

4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.