The Heavenly Man - You'll want to read

The Heavenly Man

The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Brother Yun

with Paul Hattaway

Monarch Books, Mill Hill, London & Grand Rapids, Michigan 2002

Where would I start? A book of 350 pages that would normally take me a month to read, if I attempted it at all, I’ve just read in about twenty-four hours – from front to cover. Although it reads like a spy thriller, it’s very simple and childlike in the way it tells it’s story, really unlike anything I’ve ever read. I would consider it like a small satchel of dynamite - no, more like an exceeding small, nuclear literary bomb for all the explosive information, truth, and life it contains!

I just finished reading it in the middle of the night in Japan. My mind is still swirling with what I’ve seen and thought, and heard and read. I don’t want the most precious things I've read to be blown away by thoughts or activity before my mind stores them in my heart for beauty, safe keeping, and later use.

I’ve always wondered about the underground church in China, which I believe is the largest and most powerful in the world. Now through the eyes of one of its leaders and founders, his wife, and friends – I feel like I’ve had a college course on that underground church and today's world spiritual affairs. More so, I feel like I know this hero and heroine, who would disdain my calling them that. I consider them valuable friends and counselors – friends who have reawakened me to a way of life and joy.

I found myself crying tears of joy and sadness for all people and China as I read. I found myself crying for myself, and some spiritual and emotional healing I need; but haven’t understood or identified. I felt a wave of the Spirit’s presence bring healing to these mysterious hurts and injuries. I know the healing will show itself soon in a fuller life and better relationships. I can’t remember the last time I wept, or appreciated Jesus more.

By now, you know whether the Spirit is impressing you to read this epic journey with kingdom and worldly insights or not? Enjoy! -=db=- (Thanks Brad!)