Wichita, KS – At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bishop David S. Reed Sr. was given only a 2% chance of survival. Doctors had done all they could. His body was shutting down. The ventilator was his last hope. But while machines kept him alive, God gave him a vision—and a mission.

His new book, 2% Chance But God, is more than a story of survival. It is a call to repentance, a warning to all who are living with unrepented sin, and a testimony of divine mercy. Bishop Reed does not hold back. He writes with the urgency of a man who has stood at the edge of eternity and lived to tell what he saw.

“The doctor told my wife the truth,” Bishop Reed writes. “It didn’t look good. They said I only had a 2% chance of coming off the ventilator. But God gave me a chance to live so I could deliver a message to the world.”

While sedated in the hospital, Bishop Reed experienced what he believes was a spiritual vision. In that state, God took him on what he calls a “Hell tour.” He saw the pit of hell, smelled its stench, and heard the cries of the souls who would never escape. In that moment, God spoke clearly and firmly: the sin of disobedience was still on his record. The message was simple yet terrifying—no sin will enter heaven. Even one unrepented sin can cost you eternity.

“I cried not because I was scared of hell, but because I hurt God,” he says. “I let Him down. And it broke me.” After what felt like an eternity of weeping and pleading for forgiveness, God spoke again. “I forgive you,” the Lord said. And Bishop Reed began to recover.

The experience changed him forever. This book is the second in a series, following Back with a Message: After a COVID-19 Vision, and goes deeper into the spiritual lessons and biblical truth that God showed him during his illness. Bishop Reed reflects on Acts 2:38 as the key to salvation: “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.”

Throughout the book, he urges readers to check their lives and clear their record with God. He warns that it is not enough to be a good person or go to church. You must truly obey God’s word. As he says, “Grace is a benefit. It gives you space to get sin off your record. But it is not a license to keep sinning.”

2% Chance But God shares powerful moments of honesty. Bishop Reed tells how pride and disobedience nearly cost him his soul. He opens up about childhood struggles, past mistakes, and even learning challenges like dyslexia that made him feel unworthy. Yet through it all, God gave him strength and favor.

His life has been filled with close calls—from birth complications to car accidents, from dog attacks to blood clots. Time after time, God spared him. But it was COVID-19 that brought the most painful and eye-opening lesson.

“I could have died, and the Devil would have been justified,” Bishop Reed writes. “But God gave me a second chance. Now I must speak.”

About the Author

Bishop David S. Reed Sr. is the pastor of Upper Room Apostolic Church in Wichita, Kansas. He has served in ministry for over 40 years. After surviving COVID-19 and a near-death encounter, he now shares the message God gave him to help others find salvation and stay right with God. His writing is heartfelt, urgent, and rooted in scripture and personal experience.

Join the Daily Inspiration Hour Prayer Show

As part of his ongoing mission, Bishop David S. Reed Sr. now hosts the Daily Inspiration Hour Prayer Show on Facebook Live, where he encourages believers to pray, repent, and stay rooted in God’s word. The show airs Monday through Friday at 6:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, and 6:00 PM, and on Saturdays at 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM.

Listeners can also call in live to request prayer or share their own petitions. The prayer line is open during the show at:

605-475-220

Access Code: 6588057#

You can tune in directly at facebook.com/bishop.david.reed or visit his official website at bishopdavidreed.com for more updates, messages, and ministry resources.

This outreach is part of the same calling that inspired Back with a Message, a desire to warn, uplift, and help people walk closer to God.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are for informational and inspirational purposes only. The content is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition. Readers are encouraged to consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns or advice.