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Jacob: Turn the world upside down with God
In his inimitable, fresh and often joyful way, ICF Church founder Leo Bigger introduces us to
Jacob, one of the three great patriarchs from the Bible. Here was a man who did many
wrong things, and with a certain craftiness - and yet was allowed to experience an
abundance of love and blessing from God.
Leo Bigger can draw on his own life experience, wit and wisdom when describing the career
of this fascinating protagonist because Leo was not always straightforward himself. No, he
went on some detours in life and knows about the trials, tribulations, and dry desert phases
that life can hold. Despite this he now gives leadership to over 50 ICF churches throughout
Europe, whose aim and goal is turn the world upside down.
In practical terms, Bigger encourages his readers not to give up in difficult times, but to work
intentionally on their own character and put their trust in "God's map". He calls us to trust
God, who has an adventurous plan for every life, in small as well as large issues, and leads us
to the goal in unexpected ways.
We can't overlook the fact that Jacob was a cheater. He stole the blessing of his father. But
God stood by his promise to bless Jacob. The blessing was that he would continue the race
that was to become the chosen people. He would keep the covenant with God and
experience God's special care. That's exactly what happened! Jacob had loved the super-
cozy life. Hotel of Mum and Dad, easy going and comfortable for Mothers Boy. But it became
turbulent and he was right in the middle of it, and not just as a bystander. Discover what he
learnt in this thought provoking book!
Jacob, one of the three great patriarchs from the Bible. Here was a man who did many
wrong things, and with a certain craftiness - and yet was allowed to experience an
abundance of love and blessing from God.
Leo Bigger can draw on his own life experience, wit and wisdom when describing the career
of this fascinating protagonist because Leo was not always straightforward himself. No, he
went on some detours in life and knows about the trials, tribulations, and dry desert phases
that life can hold. Despite this he now gives leadership to over 50 ICF churches throughout
Europe, whose aim and goal is turn the world upside down.
In practical terms, Bigger encourages his readers not to give up in difficult times, but to work
intentionally on their own character and put their trust in "God's map". He calls us to trust
God, who has an adventurous plan for every life, in small as well as large issues, and leads us
to the goal in unexpected ways.
We can't overlook the fact that Jacob was a cheater. He stole the blessing of his father. But
God stood by his promise to bless Jacob. The blessing was that he would continue the race
that was to become the chosen people. He would keep the covenant with God and
experience God's special care. That's exactly what happened! Jacob had loved the super-
cozy life. Hotel of Mum and Dad, easy going and comfortable for Mothers Boy. But it became
turbulent and he was right in the middle of it, and not just as a bystander. Discover what he
learnt in this thought provoking book!
257 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 26, 2019
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