Jacob: The Fools God Chooses

by David Roper

In unfathomable love, God chooses foolish, self-serving human beings and fits them for His divine purposes. In Jacobs case, God transformed His ""fool"" into a great nation in spite of Jacob's many flaws, his devious, manipulative, and selfish ways. What worked in Jacobs favor, according to author David Roper, was that Jacob wanted God. ""God does not foist himself on those who do not want Him,"" Roper writes, ""but he diligently looks for those who do, no matter who they are or what they have done. In seventeen chapters, with titles such as ""The Birthright,"" ""Jacob's Ladder,"" and ""The Cleansing Flame,"" Roper offers candid snap- shots of God's handiwork in the life of this schemer-turned-patriarch.

Genres: Christian

143 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2002

Reviews

[Samuél · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read and good primer for an in-depth understanding of God's work in our lives in the area of total surrender.

[Diane Melville]

I have read this book over and over and over again. Each time I can see pieces of myself in this fool.

[Tim Duff · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book about how God use broken people for His glory.

[Bd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roper is an incredible writer and teacher with amazing insight and understanding. Would recommend this to any one struggling through the ups and down of life and for those wondering where God is.