How to Know God's Will

by Watchman Nee

How to Know God's Will by Watchman Nee. Watchman became a Christian in mainland China in 1920 at the age of seventeen and began writing in the same year. Throughout the nearly thirty years of his ministry, Watchman Nee was clearly manifested as a unique gift from the Lord to His Body for His move in this age. In 1952 he was imprisoned for his faith; he remained in prison until his death in 1972. His words remain an abundant source of spiritual revelation and supply to Christians throughout the world.

14 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1998

About the author

Watchman Nee (Chinese: 倪柝聲; pinyin: Ní Tuòshēng; Foochow Romanized: Ngà̤ Táuk-sĭng; 1903–1972) was a Chinese Christian author and church leader during the early 20th century. He spent the last 20 years of his life in prison and was severely persecuted by the Communists in China. Together with Wangzai, Zhou-An Lee, Shang-Jie Song, and others, Nee founded The Church Assembly Hall, later which would be also known as the "Local churches" (Chinese: 地方教會). or more commonly as (聚會所) meaning "assembly hall"

Born into a Methodist family, Watchman Nee experienced a religious revival, and joined the Church of Heavenly Peace, Fuzhou in 1920 at age 17 and began writing in the same year. In 1921, he met the British missionary M. E. Barber, who was a great influence on him. Through Miss Barber, Nee was introduced to many of the Christian writings which were to have a profound influence on him and his teachings. Nee attended no theological schools or Bible institutes. His knowledge was acquired through studying the Bible and reading various Christian spiritual books. During his 30 years of ministry, beginning in 1922, Nee traveled throughout China planting churches among the rural communities and holding Christian conferences and trainings in Shanghai. In 1952 he was imprisoned for his faith; he remained in prison until his death in 1972.

Reviews

[Deryck Kennedy · Rating 2 out of 5]

**I do not recommend**

This was missing an emphasis on reading and knowing the Word of God, which makes the booklet a little too ethereal and speculative.

I was hoping to like it more, as Nee has a fascinating life story.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Many times, Gods will is frustrated by very small things. When you seek after Gods will again and again and are still unclear, you should not change the method, but change the person."

This is a small pamphlet that is full of sound advise and guidance to fulfilling Gods will, not our will, so that we may render genuine service to Christ our Lord.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

quick read– to know God’s will is to know Christ and be like Him, with His Spirit and our spirit as one

[Bob Flores · Rating 5 out of 5]

More of a small pamphlet than a full book, but no less impacting. In 14 pages, Watchman Nee pulls no punches and lets you have it! I love just about everything I have read from this guy. Great teaching, great wisdom!

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read but so much to dwell on and take in. Truly knowing Christ beyond our flesh, consecrating our flesh to Him to match His Spirit in us, is the only way to completely know Him and His will.