TD JAKES OPENS UP ABOUT RECENT HEALTH EMERGENCY: ‘I’M NOT AFRAID TO DIE’
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Bishop TD Jakes made his first public appearance after a recent health crisis, telling his supporters that he is “not afraid to die.”
After becoming unwell during Sunday services at his Dallas church, The Potter’s House, Bishop TD Jakes thanked his medical staff and those who prayed for him in an emotional video posted Wednesday night.
The well-known megachurch leader thanks God for saving his life while sitting in a wheelchair in what looked to be a hospital. He clarified that his illness was not a stroke but could have been lethal in the absence of divine intervention.
“I’m so grateful. So grateful to y’all,” Jakes said emotionally, gesturing toward medical staff in blue scrubs.
“All the people who prayed. All the people who texted. All the people who had prayer vigils. All the people who were concerned and sent love and notes. Just grateful. Thank you,” he added.
In a powerful moment, Bishop TD Jakes continued, “I’m not afraid to die. I don’t want to hurt my kids and the people who love me and my church that needs me. The world who called me and the God who sent me. Sometimes you just got to be grateful.”
The 67-year-old preacher was in the middle of preaching when he sat down and started to shake.
Soon after, churchgoers swarmed around him, and the service’s live broadcast was immediately cut off.
The Potter’s House later released a statement on social media, saying, “During today’s service, Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hourlong message. Bishop Jakes is stable and under the care of medical professionals. The entire Potter’s House family is grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers and support from the community.”
As for his recovery, Jakes indicated he is focusing on rest and reflection. “My job is to recuperate and reflect on God’s protection,” he said in his Instagram statement. “I owe it to my amazing family and church members to rest and ruminate as He restores me towards His service.”
The church has not announced when Bishop Jakes will return to the pulpit.
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