Sunday 2 August 2026

In Tenderness He sought me

I don’t know what sort of week you have experienced, but based on the sample of folk I have fellowshipped with this week it has likely been a mixed variety of blessings and trials.

God himself is the specific source of our blessings.

Generic sin is too often the origin of our trials

Romans 5:20b ‘Where sin abounded, GRACE did much more abound’

This 1894 hymn by W Spencer Walton titled “The Wandering Sheep” encouraged me, in that Abounding Grace, I hope it gives you a lift too.

In tenderness He sought me,
Weary and sick with sin,
And on His shoulders brought me
Back to His fold again.
While angels in His presence sang
Until the courts of heaven rang.

Refrain:
O the love that sought me!
O the blood that bought me!
O the grace that brought me to the fold,
Wondrous grace that brought me to the fold!

He washed the bleeding sin-wounds
And poured in oil and wine;
He whispered to assure me,
“I’ve found thee, thou art Mine;”
I never heard a sweeter voice;
It made my aching heart rejoice!

He pointed to the nail prints,
For me His blood was shed,
A mocking crown so thorny
Was placed upon His head:
I wondered what He saw in me
To suffer such deep agony.

I’m sitting in His presence,
The sunshine of His face,
While with adoring wonder
His blessings I retrace:
It seems as if eternal days
Are far too short to sound His praise.

So while the hours are passing,
All now is perfect rest;
I’m waiting for the morning,
The brightest and the best,
When He will call us to His side,
To be with Him, His spotless bride.

Hope you can join the other wandering , or once wandering sheep this Sunday.

For now, I leave you with these 6 warm wishes, that I read on a Larry S. Chengges 1986 Book Mark

Wishing You…

1. Time… to enjoy the little treasures each day holds
2. Quiet… to be able to hear the stirrings of your inner-self
3. Laughter… to help surmount life’s heartaches and disappointments
4. Calm… to free you from problems and stress
5. Dreams… to keep you going … And
6. Friends … to bring you joy

To warm your heart & to make you feel at home & welcome in the world wherever you go.

Yours in the Name of our Searching Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ

Blessings

David