Bishop T.D. Jakes shares a special message to fans after suffering from a medical emergency over the weekend.
We reported that on Sunday, November 24, Bishop Jakes was delivering a sermon before he suffered from a medical emergency. Many people rushed to his side before he was taken to the hospital.
Shortly after his emergency, Jakes’ team gave an update about his condition on their social media platforms. “During today’s service, Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hour-long message. Bishop Jakes is stable and under the care of medical professionals,” the statement said.
Bishop Jakes has been released from the hospital and shared his gratitude to everyone who kept him and his family in their thoughts and prayers. He shared an updated video on his social media with the caption that read, “I give thanks unto the Lord that I did not have a stroke, however, the event could’ve been fatal if it weren’t for God’s intervention. A special thank you to God and the medical professionals in our city whose speed and expertise were beyond exceptional. I owe it to my amazing family and church members to rest and ruminate as He restores me towards His service. As God calls us to honor the Sabbath, I’m reminded that rest is not a weakness- it is a divine gift.”
He continued, “While I continued to be strengthened by His grace, I stand in awe of my family and the tremendous leadership team that surrounds me. Together, we press forward, steadfast in the work the Lord has set before us. I’ve heard from friends from the global community who expressed God’s love in ways that were astonishing! God’s faithfulness was unmistakable to all those present.”
See his full statement below.
We will continue to keep Bishop T.D. Jakes in our thoughts and prayers.