To the tender heart, receiving a promise from someone that they will “never be angry with you again” is a balmy salve to the soul that can appear almost too good to be true. And yet, in this emotionally poignant promise found in Isaiah, that is exactly what the Lord promises to his people. And lest we be surprised, this is the very aspect of his character that has been alluded to far-throughout the pages of Scripture: mercy defines God’s nature. (Psalm 30:5, Lamentations 3:22-23)

And while there are far more expansive resources to cover this topic—such as the book Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund or this well-scripted interview with John Piper —I hope you’ll walk away with this brief but powerful truth today: in Christ, you are dwelling securely in the relational riches of the New Covenant; in Christ, condemnation is a thing of the past.

And while, as any beloved child, we may undergo periods of discipline that are rooted in love and aimed to teach and direct us to walk on the proper path, we can stand firmly in the love of the Father, knowing that in Christ, God’s wrath has beenfully satisfied. We are held in perfect peace and abounding, unfailing love. Praise the Lord!