Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun

In less than a week I have finished reading a book I received on my birthday.  Title: The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun by Paul Hattaway and Brother Yun 

I do not know whether I need to write a review of how the book was written or write about the life lived by brother Yun.  I have heard many people say that this is a must-read book.  I just also learned that it was awarded “The Book of the Year 2003”.  Well, the book and the life of Brother Yun are remarkable. 

In the first chapter I was expecting more of an introduction of the many chapters I will be reading.  Light reading.  But to my surprise, it went straight to life of Brother Yun, the family struggle, the persecution and pain.  Yes, you will also feel tormented while reading.

For the next chapters I learned that Brother Yun is physically extraordinary.  He had been imprisoned almost 75% of his life.  He had been beaten and almost died in several occasions.  But with God’s grace, he looks fine on current photos.  God’s grace of provision and healing was always with him. 

Meanwhile, on many chapters it had been mentioned that he memorized chapters of the Bible and have meditated on His word even when he does not carry a Bible.  There is one verse he have memorized that I too suddenly wanted to memorize.  Micah 7:8-9.  I was reminded that if do not know his word, I will have no shield, I will have no armor against the attack of the enemy. 

Brother Yun’s dedication to God, in serving Him and loving Him makes me little.  I am a servant of God yet How I serve and love Him is nothing compared to the suffering Brother Yun has done in bearing the name of Jesus.  As I was reading, I was understanding the people in the Bible more and more. Paul, Job & etc.  The relationship he has with God is very eminent.

I am also amazed at Deling’s faithfulness and compassion for the ministry.  She has more than a wife’s heart.  With all that have happened to Brother Yun and even to her and the children, Deling has stood not because it is her responsibility but because she too has experienced the love of God, she knows what it is like serving God.

I am hoping that many will be moved by his story of life through reading the book.  There are many facets of life that have been mentioned in the book, all of which Brother Yun has victoriously won by abiding in Him.  Discipleship, tithing, obedience, prayer and many more.  May people see how God have held him from the beginning to the end, how He loved him and see what hope we have if we are in Christ.