Living Water: Powerful Teachings from the International Bestselling Author of The Heavenly Man

Incredible rare book.

Brother Yun has an amazing testimony. I wanted to glean more from his life and testimony, so I bought this book. The wonderful thing about his teachings is that he keeps it in the simplicity of the Gospel. there is no over the top explanations and nothing too deep and overly spiritual. this is a simple well grounded set of teachings to help and refresh new or growing believers. Though I would not say I'm miles into my walk with the Lord, I will say that I find even the things I have learned in the past that he spoke of to be refreshing reminders in my life. Grateful for the Lord and how he has used simple things to teach and not high minded knowledge.

But first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well. Matthew 6:33 NIV Brother Yun has a very powerful testimony for any believer who needs to experience a "flesh and bones" life story of what it takes to find God when you are desperate and in need of a miracle!! This audiobook also gives very good detail about the stark contrast in living as a Christian in China and the ways that Western believers have as yet to encounter in the power of GOD without intrinsic and necessary persecution. The reader should be reminded, as it is written in 2 Timothy 3:12 NIV, "In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted," This can help Western believers tremendously to begin to prepare for what The Word unequivocally states WILL happen even in the western diaspora. Brother Yun demonstrates first and foremost a commitment to prayer (and fasting) in order to grow more mature in faith as well as to seek The LORD's will for direction. Powerful, electrifying, and a lightning rod for The Holy Spirit's work in a fully surrendered brother-in-Christ! I am looking forward to meeting Brother Yun one day and thanking him for his obedience and deep love for Jesus and His church...if not on this side, then most assuredly when I get "home"! "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name"....(Psalm 103:1 KJ 2000) and the "Living Water" that he has provided for us "modern-day" disciples.

First, you need to have read Heavenly Man before this. That will give Bro Yun the credibility with you to say this frank word. This book is not very well written, but the exhortation to the western church is the medicine we need. After listening to this book, I bought the Kindle format so I can highlight what Yun says, and remember it and share specifics. The first 5 chapters, I thought, were not much, and the reader during these chapters tries to overdo the emotion. (Maybe it was that I was in the wrong frame of mind for these.) From chapter 6 onward, the book gets better and better, practical, honest, and does not pull punches. The last section, Part 3 on being a soldier, was the best. Brother Yun’s simplicity in following the Lord and speaking the truth reminds me of the early days of Witness Lee’s ministry in the U.S. Brother Yun has the same burden for the functioning and oneness of all the members of the body of Christ without falling into any kind of esoteric teaching.

Eye-opening book. Great for anyone thinking of fully surrendering their life and following Jesus. May be hard for some people to accept some of the subjects he talks about. Shows how far Christianity in some parts of the world has gotten away from the Truth and Walk that Jesus has intended. A bit intimidating and challenging for me as someone used to going to churches in the West.Many with no emphasis on the Holy Spirit.But I have been questioning modern Christianity for a while. I am tired of going around the same old mountains. I am tired of not living in victory no more than an unbeliever.Why do we not see healing and miracles and the work of the Holy Spirit in peoples lives like the early church? The Way has never about prosperity and being as comfortable as we can. The Holy Spirit was sent to empower us to lead others to Christ.To give us strength and wisdom to do that. A book that challenges us to pick up our cross and fully surrender irregardless of the cost and suffering. Crossroads book of going fully in or staying held back. A book that encourages us to draw closer to Jesus and experience the power of the Holy Spirit and His peace and joy even despite suffering. Brother Yun's story is incredible.

When I read Heavenly Man recently, I was astounded to learn that such a move of God was underway anywhere in the world. I was convicted of merely dabbling at being Christian. No other book had challenged me and changed me that way, until this work. Can I call it a sequel? While Heavenly Man was a life shaking and powerful testimony, this work forced me to put it down repeatedly and come to grips with what I was reading. I've heard various ministers refer to themselves as Apostles but the claim always rang hollow. Here in the book Living Water there is a pastoral letter that was delivered in meekness but also with uncommon power and authority. As I read, I was astounded to realize that Apostolic ministry is something that God still gives the church. I've purchased multiple copies of each book to give to various friends who in turn, have named other people that they wanted to receive them also. Read Heavenly Man first to get an idea what the normal Christian Life can and should be. Read Living Water to have the Bible exhort you to an ever closer walk. As another reviewer aptly said: "You'll start reading it on your sofa, you'll finish it your knees.'

I absolutely loved reading this book! Brother Yun's application of the teaching of the Lord Jesus Christ in his own life was like a picture speaking a thousand words!! I have been challenged, stretched, shamed, motivated and deeply encouraged by his faith and that of our brothers and sisters in China. Reading about the persecution he has endured for the cause of the Kingdom of God and his corresponding attitude that mirrors that of our dear Savior -- so beautiful, full of humility exactly like our Lord! He lives the gospel that Jesus taught. The principles and laws of the Kingdom of God are food and drink to Brother Yun, not words on a page to argue or explain away as not applicable to our time, or outright disagree with -- no, sharing in the sufferings of Jesus Christ is his glory and the most blessed of experiences for which he feels completely unworthy. Living out the radical teachings of Christ in this century, his life demonstrates to all of us that Jesus' words are as true today as they were when He walked the earth. A must read for every Christian!

Read/listen to many inspirational books. This is one of the best ones I have read bringing up some excellent points: 1) we ALL want to be mature, not lacking anything saints, but we rarely want to go through the trials that get us there (James 1:2-4) 2) our knee jerk response with suffering is to wish/pray/ask God to remove it ASAP...yet it has a purpose and before praying for a brother or sister's suffering to cease, pray FIRST to the Lord to know His timing. (I have heard it said while the American church prays for the persecution to stop in the Chinese church, the Chinese church prays for the persecution to start here...) 3) instead of focusing on getting everyone to come to church to become a follower of Christ, we should focus MUCH MORE on equipping the saints to go out to the community and reach them. Shepherd should feed the sheep and the sheep should reproduce. 4) it's not about what you can do in your own strength and power and ingenuity and ability..but what He wants to do through you - and that's WAY more that you can think or imagine...by the power of Holy Spirit May you be challenged to a greater commitment as a Christ follower

Yes it's a very rare Christian book very serious Christian must read and be blessed.

Biblically based teaching from a Christian who experienced severe persecution while in China. Brother Nun points out areas the church in the western world is weak in. He provides remedies to correct these weaknesses. A very challenging read and worthwhile for present day believers.

Excellent, a must read book if you want to see miracles in your life! Follow the instructions and see the change. A highly inspiring guide as how to live one's life more powerfully with courage, strength, hope and true healing. If you have been a follower of the Lord for a day or for many years, the advice in this book will ignite the faith within you, even if it is the size of half a mustard seed. Having read brother Yun's book 'The Heavenly Man ', which is amazing, I was very much looking forward to reading this. Truly it is inspiring, alive with living waters. His words are filled with truth and has given me much encouragement in my walk along the narrow path. I have personally experienced a miracle from our Lord Jesus Christ, having been set free from addictions. All I had to do was to ask. He is faithful. Brother Yun's message is important for all people. If you are suffering and in need of help, please read this book and turn to the One who will heal you. And then, go out and spread the Good News! To God be the glory!

If everyone in the world read this book and put into action what it says, the world would be a much much better place and there would be no more wars. He is a truly inspirational writer - and what's more he has led by example - not just rhetoric, as his courageous life demonstrates. This has been documented in his first book "The Heavenly Man" which was also truly inspirational. That book was voted Christian Book of the Year in 2005. Since his miraculous escape from the maximum security prison in Shanghai, and his amazing escape from China with his family into Burma and thence eventually to Germany, he has continued to pursue his goal of getting the Far East "Back to Jerusalem" and he has had two nationwide tours of Britain giving talks to packed audiences. I and my wife, my brother and sister-in-law were privileged to hear him talk in Horsham and later met him in the town by a fortuitous coincidence, where I was able to talk to him through his Chinese interpreter. Don't under-estimate the value of both of these books. There were very few Christians when he first became an "underground" Christian in the 1980's. It is because of men like him that China now has in excess of an estimated 100 million Christians.

EXCELLENT BOOK. Tremendous testimonies. Hard to stop reading. Totally worthwhile buying.