John MacArthur Sends Health Update to Congregants
Pastor John MacArthur sent a new health update to Grace Community Church congregants weeks after the venerated elder underwent surgery to clear a blockage in his arteries. At home recovering, he’s been taking a break from preaching duties while others lead in his stead.
The news was given by pastor Austin Duncan, who preached the sermon today. Austin is one of several pastors who has been mentioned as being a potential successor to MacArthur, and he reveals:
I’m eager to speak to you this morning from Psalm chapter 12. I come with good news and glad tidings from our pastor. I talked to him yesterday and he’s recovering well. He sounded strong as a bull- classic MacArthur.
He’s going to work three times harder when he gets back, I’m sure and continue to outrun us all. So grateful for good progress for his recovery and he’s doing well. He wanted me to let you know. So that’s good news.
While we don’t know MacArthur’s diagnosis, generally speaking, blocked arteries occur when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body become narrowed or blocked by a buildup of plaque. This plaque comprises cholesterol, fat, and other substances in the blood.
Common in people over 60, blocked arteries can lead to serious health problems, such as chest pain, heart attacks and strokes. It is typically treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and surgery, such as:
Angioplasty and stenting, which uses a small balloon to open the blocked artery and a stent to keep it open
Coronary artery bypass surgery, which uses a blood vessel from another part of the body to bypass the blocked artery
We continue to prray for his swift and sure recovery.
h/t to Bible Thumping Wingnut on YouTube.
Going through a similar trial myself with the exception of not receiving any surgical intervention so far myself. Praying for the Lord's Mighty Hand to be upon Pastor John and to raise him up out of the bed of affliction to be used greatly once again.