Dream to Destiny – The Pardon Test

We all have dreams, but sometimes the journey to reaching them feels full of challenges. In the Dream to Destiny series, Pastor Tom Cogle explores the Old Testament story of Joseph, a man who had a God-given dream but didn’t fulfill his destiny until 13 years later. In that time God took Joseph through the 10 character-building tests we all must face to reach our destinies. Along the way we’ll discover why we can trust our dreams to the One who gave them to us. Passing the Pride Test Passing the Prophetic Test Passing the Pit Test Passing the Power Test Passing the Palace Test Passing the Prosperity Test Passing the Purity Test Passing the Pardon Test Passing the Prison Test Passing the Purpose Test

Series: DREAM TO Destiny

Message #9: Passing the Pardon Test

Text: Genesis 50:15-21

Pastor Tom Cogle

Sunday, March 5, 2023

The pardon test is the test of forgiveness.

Three words to help us forgive those who don’t ask our forgiveness:

1. RELEASE

Nothing’s going to happen to the person who offended you if you don’t forgive. Instead, you’re the one that’s going to be tormented.

Unforgiveness is like drinking poison, hoping the other person gets sick.

2. RECEIVE

The reason many people have difficulty giving forgiveness is because they have a difficulty receiving forgiveness.

3. BELIEVE

In order to receive from forgiveness you’ve got to believe the God has forgiven you.

When I can understand that God has forgiven me freely and fully then I can forgive other people freely and fully. It’s not whether they repent – I can do it because God has forgiven me.