Jesus said, ‘When you pray say, “Our Father in heaven… Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.”’

I was telling the congregation in the football stadium, if you want forgiveness, we have to forgive those who have sinned against us; amongst the 20,000 in the stadium, there were the former members of the secret police who persecuted you and your family. God is speaking, and this is what He says, ‘If you want forgiveness, you must forgive, even the police.’

Suddenly, there was a stillness, and the power of God came down. The congregation began to weep. They came forward in their thousands to receive Jesus, because they had understood that the message of God is forgiveness.

The Power of Forgiveness: A Moving Testimony from a Football Stadium Revival

During a massive church revival in a packed football stadium of 20,000 people, a powerful moment of divine reconciliation unfolded. The sermon focused on the core biblical principle of forgiveness, specifically referencing the words of Jesus Christ from the Lord's Prayer:

"When you pray, say: 'Our Father in heaven… Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.'"

The message directly challenged the congregation. Among the 20,000 attendees were ordinary citizens alongside former members of the oppressive secret police, the very individuals who had previously persecuted the believers and their families.

The core message delivered was direct and uncompromising: "God is speaking, and this is what He says: 'If you want forgiveness, you must forgive, even the police.'"

A Congregation Transformed by Grace

Following this bold declaration, a profound stillness fell over the entire stadium as the presence and power of God moved through the crowd. The congregation began to weep openly. Realising that the heart of God's message is unconditional forgiveness, thousands of people streamed forward to repent and receive Jesus Christ.