Foreword

Any father who knows the scriptures knows it’s his job to teach them to his sons. It is written, after all, “these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children” (Deuteronomy 6:6-7, ESV). So in black and white it’s clear: men should talk to their sons about God’s Word. But leave it to the wisest man I know to do the necessary previous step: talk to God about his sons as he walks through the Word.

In Blessed to Fight Steve Moitozo brings us into the very thick of the battle a man has for his sons; into the prayer closet. He invites us to look over his shoulder as he wrestles with the scripture. As he wrestles with his God. As he wrestles for his sons (and their sons!). And as He wrestles with his own shortcomings and weaknesses.

This book is one of those rare works that accomplishes multiple disciplines in equal measure. You will be convicted to pray for your sons. You will be discipled in how to read your Bible. You will be encouraged to pray your Bible. You will be given a vision for how to establish a family legacy. You will be taught what a real man is and how to make real men. And most importably you will hear the Spirit of God calling you into the closet for fellowship.

This book is not just a book you should read. It’s a book you should read, and re-read. Brothers we have a weighty responsibility. One for which we will all answer for in this life and the next. Steve reminds us that although there is weight to the call (it is a FIGHT after all) at the bottom of it all we are blessed!

Andrew March

December, 2014