Review of God's Smuggler

God’s Smuggler

By Brother Andrew with John and Elizabeth Sherrill

Reviewed by Pat Beaty

            This book reads like fiction, except the story is true, and it was orchestrated by the Lord.  It is filled with mystery and adventure, and I promise it will keep you spellbound.  As you read it, it is as if you were there, participating in each exciting event as this mesmerizing tale moves swiftly along.

            The story is about a simple Dutchman who is called by God to serve Him and His kingdom.  In his youth, he resisted God’s call, even hiding outside the church as his parents worshipped inside.  He later gave his life to Christ and ended up smuggling Bibles to believers in Communist countries during the Cold War.

            Our hero, who is called Brother Andrew, has enough faith, but he must learn to trust our Savior completely, at all times and for all things.  Ultimately, he is able to do this, as the Lord causes him to endure many hardships along the way.

            There are many times throughout this work when you will find yourself wondering if even the more trusting child of God could survive the challenges that God placed before this servant; and this reviewer found himself cheering and thanking our Savior as He provided His bountiful grace and miraculous protection to this son of a Dutch blacksmith.  (I will be surprised if you don’t react the same way.)

            One of my favorite parts of this tale is when Brother Andrew gives his heart to the Lord saying, “Lord, if you will show me the way, I will follow you.” Isn’t it wonderful the way our loving Creator chooses just the right person to accomplish each task He wants to become a reality?  Brother Andrew was just that person to take God’s Word to those in need.