Texas Bishop Jakes, a Dallas-based megachurch, suffered a health scare while preaching on Sunday, but is “recovering well.” of incident It happened after Jakes told the congregation that he loved preaching so much that after he started praying, he dropped the microphone and fell silent. Page 6 reported.
“Now, Lord, let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength, and my Savior, let him go in peace. ” Jakes said, quoting 19:14 in his prayer.
He then began to involuntarily tremble in his seat, causing people near him to rush to him on the altar, and the rest of the church began praying for him before the service was live-streamed.
In an update following the incident, The Potter's House released a statement on social media regarding Bishop's condition.
“During today's service, Bishop TD Jakes suffered a minor health issue and received immediate medical attention after an hour of powerful messages. Bishop Jakes remains in stable condition and is under the care of medical professionals. “It's there,” he said. I read the statement.
Statement from Potter's House of Dallas
November 24, 2024During today's service, Bishop TD Jakes suffered a minor health issue and immediately sought medical attention after an hour of powerful messages. Bishop Jakes is stable and receiving medical treatment… pic.twitter.com/QupVK29mQd
— TD Jakes (@BishopJakes) November 24, 2024
“The entire Potter's House family would like to thank you for the outpouring of love, prayers and support from our community. Thank you for your understanding and continued prayers.”
According to CBS NewsJakes' daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and her husband Toure Roberts, both preach at Potter's House and are co-pastors of ONE | Potter's House Church in Los Angeles Confirmed Late Sunday night on social media, the bishop said he was “recovering well.”
“Obviously, today could have been a tragic day, but it wasn't. By the mercy of God, by the grace of God, Bishop is doing well and is recovering well and is receiving treatment. and strong,” Touré-Roberts said. . “We're trying to seat him. He's a strong bishop that we know, but we can't thank you enough for your prayers.”
Share a quick update about our loved one @bishopjakes. he is fine.
Thank you very much for your prayers. they are working. pic.twitter.com/I3PNPeH6Xe
— TD Jakes (@BishopJakes) November 25, 2024
“I'm so grateful that he's already starting to improve,” Sarah Jakes Roberts said. “As we enter this holiday season, let us remind you that you need to love those near and dear to you and take time to be grateful for all the people God has given you. Masu.”
Attention: Bishop TD Jakes recovering from health incident while in service
Photo courtesy: ©Facebook/TD Jakes Ministries
