God’s Covenant People

Psalm 50:5

“Gather My saints together to Me, those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.”

God calls His people to Himself for a relationship, not just a ritual. According to Psalm 50, genuine worship is about hearts given over to Him rather than meaningless sacrifices or appearances. Those who have made a covenant with the Lord, who acknowledge His holiness and give themselves up in faith and obedience, are gathered by the Lord.

In the Old Testament, lambs, goats, and bulls were sacrificed to seal God’s covenant. Today, however, we have made a permanent covenant through the blood of Jesus Christ, the flawless Lamb of God. According to Romans 12:1, we are called to be living sacrifices, giving our lives to God every day in adoration and submission.

We are also reminded of the significance of accountability in this verse. In order to judge righteously, refine, and bless, God gathers His consecrated people to Himself. We are called to live holy lives as His covenant children, demonstrating to the world that we are His.

Today, let’s take a look at our lives and see if we are living as part of God’s covenant. Do our words, deeds, and choices demonstrate that we are devoted to Him?

Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for Your love and Your mercy. Please enable me to live as Your consecrated child, giving myself up every day as a living sacrifice. May I live a life that honors You and reflects Your holiness. Amen.