Renowned Dallas megachurch, pastor Bishop T.D. Jakes, has addressed the alarming health incident that occurred during his Sunday sermon, assuring his congregation and supporters that it was not a stroke.
The moment, which quickly went viral, showed Jakes visibly shuddering as he concluded an hour-long sermon, prompting immediate assistance on stage.
In a statement shared on X on Wednesday, the pastor expressed gratitude for divine intervention and the swift response of medical professionals.
Reflecting on the ordeal, Jakes described the moment as a powerful reminder of human frailty and the importance of rest, calling it “a divine gift” rather than a weakness.
The statement, which was accompanied by a video of the pastor in a wheelchair, reads, “Serving God’s people is an extraordinary privilege, and Sunday was no exception as I gave my all in delivering the message God placed on my heart. Even when I sensed the weight of my humanity and pushed through…