Yeshua is compassion

In our daily lives, it is inevitable that we will experience turmoil, stress, worry, disappointment, and much more. But what do we do in these situations?

Do we live in condemnation because we feel sad, depressed at times, disappointed, or struggle to forgive?

Our view of life and of ourselves should be built on truth and trust. I truly believe that these are two fundamental building blocks for what we believe. When we know the truth, we will have the discernment to identify the lie.

The battlefield is not anywhere else—it is in the mind. It is the thoughts we entertain and what we keep ourselves busy with every day. These thoughts can activate the trauma response in the nervous system, keeping us stuck in fight-or-flight. It is our thoughts that trigger cortisol release and eventually wear out the adrenal system.

Thoughts are not always easy to capture if we are not trained to recognize them. Often, guilt and shame override our ability to take thoughts captive. We feel guilty for thinking or feeling a certain way, and this guilt keeps us trapped.

But the truth is that Yeshua has deep compassion for us and for how we feel. We see this consistently throughout Scripture.

Matthew 9:36 (AMP)

“When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and distressed, like sheep without a shepherd.”

Matthew 14:14 (AMP)

“When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt profound compassion for them and healed their sick.”

Matthew 15:32 (AMP)

“Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, ‘I feel compassion for the people, because they have been with Me for three days and have nothing to eat; and I do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way.’”

Mark 1:41 (AMP)

“Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, and said to him, ‘I am willing; be cleansed.’”

Matthew 20:34 (AMP)

“Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him.”

I could go on with many more verses showing His compassion in times of distress and trouble. But today, I want to pause at the story of Lazarus.

We know that Yeshua knew Mary, Martha, and Lazarus well—they were close friends of His.

We also know the story of Lazarus’s death. In this account, there are two moments where Yeshua pauses and weeps, not only with Mary, but with Martha as well.

John 11:35 (AMP)

“Jesus wept.”

John 11:38 (AMP)

“Then Jesus, again groaning in Himself [with deep emotion], came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it.”

Even though He is the Son of God, the Savior, the Redeemer—He is also the One filled with compassion when He sees His people struggling.

This is not a new concept.

Psalms 56:8 (AMP)

“You have taken account of my wanderings;Put my tears in Your bottle.Are they not recorded in Your book?”

Scripture tells us that He knows how many tears we have cried—and that they are recorded in His book.

Yet we often condemn ourselves when the healing process takes time, when things do not move as fast as we want them to.

We condemn ourselves when we feel vulnerable, hurt, or in turmoil, because we have a distorted view of who God and Yeshua truly are.

Religion has often painted a picture that we must always be strong, that fear is unacceptable, and that our bad decisions define who we are. But God says something entirely different.

Psalms 34:18 (AMP)

“The LORD is near to the brokenheartedAnd saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Isaiah 57:15 (AMP)

“For this is what the High and Exalted One says…‘I dwell… with the contrite and lowly of spirit,In order to revive the spirit of the lowlyAnd revive the heart of the contrite.’”

Psalms 38:9 (AMP)

“Lord, all my desire is before You;And my sighing is not hidden from You.”

Psalms 18:6 (AMP)

“In my distress I called upon the LORD…And my cry for help came before Him, into His ears.”

Exodus 3:7 (AMP)

“I have certainly seen the oppression of My people…I have heard their cry…For I know their pain and suffering.”

This is the very reason Yeshua was sent as the Son of YHWH—to set the captives free from oppression: self-doubt, condemnation, guilt, depression, hurt, and self-punishment.

He knows what you are experiencing. He weeps with you. But He also wants you to understand that in your weakness, He is your strength and your Savior.

This is why we work through thought patterns and trauma—to be set free from oppression. But we must be careful that we are not the ones holding the whip, beating ourselves up when we make mistakes.

The enemy is the father of lies, the destroyer of the brokenhearted, and the one who condemns.

Do not stand in agreement with him in moments of heartbreak, sadness, or depression.

Here are some strategies:

1️⃣ Renew the Mind Daily with Truth

Romans 12:2 (AMP)

“Be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind…”

How to practice:

• Choose one scripture each day

• Read it slowly, out loud if possible

• Replace the dominant thought you notice with God’s truth

Why it works: Repetition creates new neural pathways and shifts inner alignment.

2️⃣ Bring Every Thought into God’s Light

2 Corinthians 10:5 (AMP)

“We are destroying sophisticated arguments… and taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ.”

How to practice:

• Notice the thought

• Ask: “Does this agree with God’s Word?”

• If not, gently surrender it and replace it

This is not suppression—it is submission.

3️⃣ Sit in God’s Presence Before Solving

Psalms 46:10 (AMP)

“Be still and know that I am God.”

How to practice:

• Slow your breathing

• Place a hand on your chest

• Invite God’s presence before seeking answers

Stillness calms the nervous system and opens spiritual discernment.

4️⃣ Ask for God’s Perspective, Not Just Relief

Isaiah 55:8–9 (AMP)

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts… higher than the earth.”

How to practice:Pray: “Father, show me how You see this situation.”Then wait, journal, or listen quietly.

Alignment often comes through revelation, not effort.

5️⃣ Declare Truth Until It Becomes Your Inner Voice

Philippians 4:8 (AMP)

“Whatever is true… honorable… just… pure… think continually on these things.”

How to practice:

• Speak Scripture out loud

• Use short declarations daily

• Let God’s Word become your internal dialogue

What you repeatedly declare becomes what you believe.

Conclusion:

Do not ever think that you deserve what you are going through, that you are too broken, that the healing takes too long…

Yeshua is with you and has great compassion for you.

Charmaine

YadaYah Holistic and Counseling