Book Report: The Heavenly Man
posted by on 02/4/07
This book is incredible. To the western mind it is almost hard to believe as true. Yet it is. Surprisingly recent as well, this amazing story of a dedicated Christian in Communist China is virtually packed with miracles.
Brother Yun made the tough decision of dedicating his life to God at a young age in a nation with a government extremely hostile to such beliefs. However, from the very beginning God’s faithfulness was evident through the many miraculous incidents He worked in his life.
Yet the primary message of this autobiography, I believe, is on how to respond correctly to suffering. God brought Brother Yun through many purifying trials and tribulations, ye he was able to rejoice because he saw what God was doing through them. This book is a remarkable demonstration of the power in a life which is full of the fear of the Lord, yet totally free from fear of man or what man can do.
Title: The Heavenly Man
Author: Liu Zhenying (Brother Yun)
Publisher: OMF Literature, inc.
Date: 2002
For most books, the best rating is 5 stars. Well, this one is a 10 star! Written simply enough for anyone to understand and graphically illustrating amazing lessons of Christian endurance, this is a book that every Christian should read. I’ll doubtless read it again. Dan, your report sums up the entire book perfectly; keep it up!
I realy liked that book a whole lot. It realy encouraged me to mermerize a lot more. And it was so filled with miracles it made it a lot of fun to read.
Absolutely! This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to know what belonging to Jesus Christ is really all about. All glory to God and none to any man!
Sounds like God was able to use Brother Yun in amazing ways because he had no fear of death. He was living for something beyond this world. Reminds me of Matthew 10:28 “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
If you’d like to see it, Brother Yun’s picture is on Robert’s second post about his trip to the Philippines.
I agree, everyone. And excellent verse, Esther! Thanks for your contributions.
I really praise God for brother Yun’s life…It was amazing how God demontrates His love and power over brother Yun’s life.
I believe its not an accident that a friend lend her book to borrow though i didn’t ask for it. Its amazing becoz i was praying about going into mission. It helps me to see the world of mission and wat is it to follow Christ with all my heart…
And good thing is before i read that book im already praying for China..
To God be that Glory for He is ALL POWERFUL and HIs Power is NOT LIMITED TO ALL OF US IF WE BELIEVE IN HIM.
Amen, Amy. May God continue to bless you with confirmations that you are in His will as you seek to fulfil his purpose for your life!