The book of Joel can be considered a unit theologically unified within the prophetic literature because of the theme of yôm YHWH. The context of Jl 2:12- 18 is a natural catastrophe that causes famine and lack of necessary products for subsistence. Facing this situation of crisis, the people of Judah-Jerusalem live a condition of spiritual apathy. There is still, however, hope that through a liturgical action is to change this unfavorable context. The prophet, then, following the call of YHWH, calls out to the community to make the process of returning to Him. In this context that unveils the theme of yôm YHWH. This yôm is not considered a threat to the welfare of the community. Instead, the yôm YHWH is interpreted as a day of salvation for Judah-Jerusalem, because YHWH is a refuge and a protection for his people. The prophetic call to return to YHWH is interpreted as a call for the people honor Him, demonstrating a renewed loyalty and trust with sincere gestures demonstrated by religious rites. Ultimate meaning of this return to YHWH does not refer to the sins of the people. This return expresses a sincere desire to return and hear the word of YHWH, again, in a situation of distress. In this context, the retaking of communion relationship between the community and YHWH, the people accept the offer of divine grace and return to Him with all your heart. YHWH restores not only material goods to his people, but his heart and offers its own being. He returns to Judah-Jerusalem, while his people also return to Him.