🏠 Sister Irene | BBPN Beit Simcha | May 26, 2026
Early May in Taipei was already carrying the warmth of summer when we arranged to meet A at a hot pot restaurant after she contacted us through a friend’s recommendation.
A few days earlier, Beit Simcha had received heartbreaking news that Tevel, one of our previous guests, had passed away during a mountain climbing accident in Japan. Her passing reminded us once again how precious every encounter is, and how important it is to respond faithfully whenever God opens a door for genuine spiritual connection.
A had already visited four different Beit Simcha across Taiwan before meeting us. During dinner, we asked what had impacted her most throughout the journey. She shared that she was deeply surprised that so many people overseas genuinely love and support Israel. She was especially touched by the kindness and care she had received from every Beit Simcha family.
A is a warm, thoughtful, and mature young woman. She shared that her mother’s family came from Persia while her father’s family came from Iraq. Growing up in a Jewish household, she had witnessed how differently various Jewish communities interpret and practice the Scriptures.
Some follow dietary traditions strictly, while others do not. Some avoid using smartphones during the Sabbath, while others believe certain practices can still allow rest. Yet despite these differences, one conviction remained central:
The Bible is the Word of God.
What stood out to us most was that A did not merely focus on rules or outward observance. Instead, she cared deeply about understanding the heart and values behind God’s commandments. Her openness and spiritual hunger reminded us of many conversations Yeshua had with people throughout the New Testament.
As we shared about Jeremiah 31 and God’s promise of a New Covenant, Pastor Jamie also reflected on how Yeshua said He came not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it. We spoke about how many believers understand this not as a rejection of God’s commandments, but as an invitation to discover their deeper fulfillment and meaning through the Messiah.
A listened quietly and attentively throughout the entire conversation.
Then she shared a sentence that deeply stayed with me:
“Some people go to the synagogue to speak to God. My mother is content speaking to God at home.”
Her words carried a quiet depth — a reminder that faith is not limited to sacred spaces, but is meant to be lived in real and personal communion with God.
When we introduced her to Voice of Burning Bush, she shared that many parts of the prophetic blessing deeply resonated with her heart. It reminded me once again that beneath many theological differences and traditions, there remains a deep hunger in the human heart to hear the voice of God personally.
Before we parted, Pastor Jamie encouraged her to continue exploring the Messianic prophecies in the Hebrew Scriptures, including Isaiah 53, and to keep seeking the heart of God through His Word.
My prayer is that as A continues to seek the heart behind the Scriptures, she will come to recognise Yeshua — the One who has been revealing Himself through the Word and gently drawing her heart all along.
