Dallas Bishop TD Jakes released after life-threatening medical event

Dallas Bishop TD Jakes posted an emotional update on X on Wednesday after victim of an unspecified “slight health incident” during his Sunday sermon.

Jakes’ message included a lengthy written statement in which he said he did not have a stroke but that the event could have been fatal without God’s intervention.

In a video of his Sunday sermon, Jakes, 67, could be heard praying: “Oh Lord, my strength, my redeemer, let him go in peace.” Immediately afterwards, he shut up, lowered the microphone and started shaking. Several people rushed to the stage to support Jakes before the video was interrupted.

Wednesday’s post on X included a video of Jakes leaving the hospital, in which he said he was “very grateful” to the hospital staff, those who prayed, texted, held prayer vigils, and were concerned and sending messages. love.

“Thank you,” Jakes said. “It didn’t have to be this way. I’m just grateful.”

Jakes did not share any further details about what happened or what it meant for him moving forward.

“My job is to recover and reflect on God’s protection. I owe it to my wonderful family and church members to rest and ruminate while He restores me to His service,” Jakes said in his statement written.

Jakes founded The Potter’s House in 1996. The nondenominational Pentecostal megachurch has more than 30,000 members and has expanded to several campuses in North Texas.

Serving God’s people is an extraordinary privilege, and Sunday was no exception as I gave my all to deliver the message God has placed on my heart. Even when I felt the weight of my humanity and still persevered, I remember that even the strongest must rely on His… pic.twitter.com/ZP76L79nbl

– TD Jakes (@BishopJakes) November 27, 2024

STATEMENT FROM TD JAKES

Serving God’s people is an extraordinary privilege, and Sunday was no exception as I gave my all to deliver the message God has placed on my heart. Even when I felt the weight of my humanity and still managed to get through it, it reminds me that even the strongest must rely on its strength.

I thank the Lord that I did not have a stroke, but the event could have been fatal without God’s intervention. A special thank you to God and to the healthcare professionals in our city whose speed and expertise were beyond exceptional. My job is to recover and reflect on God’s protection. I owe it to my wonderful family and church members to rest and ruminate while He restores me to His service. As God calls us to honor the Sabbath, I am reminded that rest is not a weakness – it is a divine gift.

As I continue to be strengthened by His grace, I am in awe of my family and the amazing leadership team around me. Together, we move forward, resolutely in the work that the Lord has entrusted to us. I have heard friends from the global community express God’s love in amazing ways! God’s faithfulness was unmistakable to everyone present.

I am forever touched by your outpouring of love and support. I will always do my best. May his presence continue to guide and support you and bring you peace and protection.