Isaiah 12:1
And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
ISAIAH 12:1
This verse is part of a psalm-like hymn of praise within Isaiah 12, following judgment that leads to repentance. The speaker acknowledges God’s prior anger but marks the turning point: God’s anger is switched off, and comfort arrives. The context is communal worship and renewal—celebration that God has sided with His people, restoring relationship after discipline. The language is intimate, using “thou” and personal trust in a moment of transformation.
Key themes: covenant faithfulness, divine mercy, and gratitude that follows repentance. The verse proclaims that God’s anger is not the final word; He is also the source of comfort and restoration. It foreshadows the biblical pattern where discipline yields a deeper trust in God’s steadfast love. The assurance that God turns wrath into welcome highlights the generous nature of God’s salvation.
When life feels strained under God’s corrective hands, this verse invites us to look for His turning point—where hardship opens into comfort. Practical steps: pause to acknowledge God’s mercy, journal reckonings of how He has steadied you, and celebrate small mercies—food, friendship, healing, restored hope. Cultivate gratitude and share your story of deliverance with others, becoming a living witness of God’s comforting presence.
Cross-References
- Psalm 30:5
- Psalm 23:4
- Lamentations 3:22-23
- Isaiah 57:15