Fans react to the release of Diddy’s video using a fragment of one of Bishop TD Jakes’ sermons

Amid federal raids on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes and investigations into allegations stemming from civil lawsuits, the music mogul appears to be looking for solace in his faith.

The former Mount Vernon resident agreed social media shared a message with fans by which he urged him to “stay the same” during this difficult time.

The clip, which features the voice of Bishop TD Jakes, who has faced criticism for his ties to the Bad Boy founder, shows him standing on the beach together with his arms outstretched as the wind whips his body.

“I’m not hysterical. Not crazy. Not anxious. I’m not nervous,” Jakes can be heard saying. “But persevere through the storm. It looks bad. It looks tough but remains stable during storms.

Within hours of its release, the chart-topping track “Missing You” received nearly 10,000 comments, most of them encouraging him to stay strong.

The audio is an excerpt from a 2022 sermon titled “Steady in The Storm” delivered by a Potter’s House clergyman.

Jakes skillfully analyzed the Gospel. Luke 8:22-26 and created a homiletic that used faith even in the face of personal tribulation as an example of how Jesus calmed the storm in Galilee.

Shadow Room sent video, and many followers said the posts made him look guilty or scared.

“Always call on Jesus when you get caught,” one person wrote. Another added: “The storm you created?”

A 3rd comment read: “He shouldn’t even say anything because we’ve not even considered you this week.”

Others relied on the fact that Jakes was mentioned in at least one of the lawsuits, causing a wave of controversy to swirl around his head, mocking him with the catchphrase “Have you ever been swallowed?” from one of his sermons.

“He should have preached a sermon on being SWAAALLOOOWEEDDD UPPP,” one person joked.

“Weren’t you swallowed?” – sighed another fan. Another comment suggested that Diddy “picked the mistaken pastor” to express his beliefs.

Jakes was referenced in a lawsuit filed by Rodney Jones, producer of “The Love Album: Off the Grid,” who accused Diddy of inappropriate, illegal and sexual acts, as well as drugging him.

In the complaint, Jones claimed to have evidence that Diddy “planned to use his relationship with Bishop TD Jakes to mitigate the impact of the Cassie Ventura lawsuit on his public image.”

The quick resolution of Cassie’s lawsuit within 24 hours of its filing raised eyebrows and prompted more people to speak out.

A video then surfaced online alleging that Jakes was present at many of Diddy’s notorious gatherings, which indicated his inappropriate behavior towards a minor. However, these allegations remain unverified.

Jakes indirectly addressed the swirling rumors about his alleged behavior during the Christmas Eve broadcast.

“Some of you logged in or entered out of concern, others come to hear what I have to say. For all of you who expect me to address a lie, please log out,” Jakes said, later adding, “I will stand tall, with my head held high, my back straight, and preach the unadulterated and infallible word of God, because that is what the pulpit is all about. For.”

While the allegations against Jakes remain unconfirmed, legal charges against the Grammy-winning music producer have yet to materialize.