Jakes Opens Up About Recent Medical Emergency (WATCH)

Bishop T.D. Jakes has opened up about his recent medical emergency in a video message to his congregation.

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Here’s What Bishop T.D. Jakes Revealed About His Recent Medical Emergency

Earlier this week, The Shade Room reposted footage from a recent video message Jakes shared with his congregation. In the clip, the bishop explained that he’s “grateful” for this “season” in his life.

“…I am grateful to God for his goodness and his mercy and his grace,” he said. “if you don’t realize that you’re looking at a miracle…”

At that point, the bishop went on to say that he “faced a life-threatening calamity” and was “rushed to the ICU unit.”

“I had emergency surgery… survived the surgery… Yeah, I’m back,” he stated.

Before concluding, Bishop Jakes explained that his doctors instructed him to take his recovery slow. Ultimately, the bishop shared a message about the importance of taking care of oneself amid a busy schedule.

Watch his full statement to his congregation below.

Social Media Continues To Send Well Wishes

Social media users entered The Shade Room’s comment section to continue to send prayers and well wishes to Bishop T.D. Jakes.

Instagram user @indulgingpleasures wrote, “❤️My Bishop! No one! I mean NO ONE..can come against what God has already ordained for good! Sometimes he puts us down so we can get back up strong. Stay strong Sir and rest!”

While Instagram user @mrsjordan__ added, “The weapons will be formed. The attacks will come, but they shall not prosper.👏”

Instagram user @the_realmedium wrote, “He had surgery and was released in 3 days? 😩”

While Instagram user @chloesogr8 added, “If you don’t have anything nice to say keep it to yourself! Praying for a speedy recovery Bishop🙏🏾🙏🏾🫶🏾”

Instagram user @psalmistj__ wrote, “Glory to God!! We Love you BISHOP❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

While Instagram user @joypolamalu added, “all I know is that this man can deliver a sermon. Praying for his healing. ❤️ (granny used to say you can’t talk bad about Gods prophets)”

Instagram user @queenielarouge_ wrote, “Thats stress for you….it literally will break you down”

While Instagram user @angelamanueldavis added, “God is the GREATEST!!!!!! ❤️”

Instagram user @_neverbeenbasic wrote, “God bless you bishop!! Praying for your speedy recovery!”

More Details On Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Recent Medical Emergency

As The Shade Room previously reported, on Sunday, November 24, Bishop Jakes appeared to have a medical emergency while sharing a sermon at the Potter House.

Afterward, the church issued a statement asserting that he received “immediate medical attention.”

Then, earlier this week, the bishop shared an emotional message while being wheeled out of what appeared to be a medical facility.