Relentless Pastor John Gray improving, proof of God's work, his wife says
God knows what he's doing, and he is working in miracles, that was the message from the service at Relentless Church June 17. One week after Relentless founder and pastor, John Gray was hospitalized with a life-threatening embolism.
Gray’s condition following diagnosis of a saddle pulmonary embolism was dire, per his wife, Aventer Gray’s social media posts early last week, but his condition had improved by the end of the week. Gray was transported from a hospital in Alabama where he was initially admitted to one in Atlanta Wednesday.
Gray’s health was central to the service Sunday, with a resounding message of faith and hope and belief that he would be back in front of the congregation himself soon.
Aventer Gray, co-pastor of Relentless Church, made an appearance Sunday, thanking all “for your relentless prayers, for your love, calls, text messages, while we were in Alabama, the visits.”
She reiterated the “miracle” of her husband’s medical experience, her voice at first weary, but gaining strength as she spoke. As many as seven doctors looked at Gray, Aventer Gray said. The doctors said the saddle embolism in her husband’s lungs could easily kill someone.
The clots in Gray’s body, his lungs and his legs had begun to break apart and dissipate, Aventer said, defying doctors’ predictions.
“We can’t explain it, but we know that it’s God,” Aventer Gray said. “And that it’s only God that has kept him and that is keeping him even now.”
She added, “he’s in amazing spirits and he can’t wait to see you all again.”
Guest pastor, Kevin Wallace continued the message of hope and God’s miracles. He spoke of putting fuel on the fire of the church and how the challenges in our lives are a chance to see God’s potential to work in our lives.
Gray’s health conditions served as inspiration to rally around God and reinforce belief.
“The attack is an announcement of what God is going to use next,” Wallace told the people attending both in person and online.
While Gray has “a long road ahead,” Aventer Gray said, she was hopeful and thankful.
“I came here today because I wanted to let you know that if you believe in God for any type of miracle, this house is definitely a house of miracles,” she told the congregation. “I’ve seen it and I’m seeing it right now.”
She urged people to continue to pray and to support Relentless.
“I need you to remain committed to your ministries, I need you to remain a participant in this vision and this work because he will step out here again,” Aventer Gray said, her voice lifting. “And oh my God when he does….I’m gonna tear every pew outta here with my bare hands because I know how close to death my husband was and I need you to take it up because there is a miracle taking place in our midst!”
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Relentless Church service honors hospitalized Pastor John Gray
