John Short is currently detained in North Korea.
John Short is currently detained in North Korea.
Feb. 24, 2014 | Korea, North

Australian Missionary Released

[1,160] prayers in [48] nations have been posted for John Short.
Interview with Karen Short

UPDATE: Praise God that North Korean officials deported John Short to Beijing on March 2, 2014.

John Short, 75, an Australian missionary who has lived in Hong Kong with his wife for the last 50 years, was questioned by police in his Pyongyang hotel on Feb. 16 and detained reportedly for having Korean-language gospel tracts. Short was visiting Pyongyang with a regular tour group and had arrived one day prior to his detention. Officials are said to have asked him, “Who translated this material into Korean?” and “Who sent you?” as well as asking him to what organization he belongs.

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  • In the name of Jesus, Yeshua, our heavenly Father, God Who saves, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of John Short. We ask for a hedge of protection on him and his family along with angels directly from heaven to minister to him. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Dear Jesus,
    Thank you for Your servant John Short. Thank you for releasing him. Please help his tracts bear fruit. Please help the people in North Korea to be able to learn of You. Please protect the Christians and may their suffering not be in vain.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Thank You, Father. Thank You for taking care of John Short and his family. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Jesus keep John in perfect peace. Keep him in great health, let his light shine brighter and brighter and help his wife to stand strong for you. I pray for these people that are holding him captive, save them and send him home. In Jesus' name. Amen.
    Reatha G - USA
  • Give John strength and courage and clarity of speech so he spreads your message to all.
    mark m - USA
  • We are thinking about you here in Dallas, Tx. Remember the "Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9) We love you are will not forget you
    Charles O - USA
  • Glory Be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning is now and Ever shall be world without end. Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Bless this man of God and his wife, cover him with Your blood, renew his health and cause him to prosper in all he does, invigorate him and cause him and his wife to have more energy and resources than in their youth. Bless him indeed, Lord. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Brenda T - USA
  • Praise God for releasing John Short. May others held behind the bars also be set free to preach with more boldness. None can silenced our mouth O God. You gave us the mouth to praise and Bless You. we continue to be steadfast in the work of Your kingdom, we want to populate Your kingdom. Teach us to be inventors of new ideas to do your work GOD!
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Father God, thank You for Your Mighty Hand upon John Short. Your continued Presence is comforting as we can not live without it each and every day. Be with John Short and strengthen him in his walk with You. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Ruben P - USA
  • Heavenly father may we be bold in our proclamation of Jesus like the early church and modern day martyrs are. May we in America STOP taking our freedom for granted by being afraid of political correctness and by accepting in the name of tolerance the evil that is all around us. May we live our faith and bear the fruit of Christ and be fishers of men.
    Mark M - USA
  • Praise you Lord Jesus Christ that this man was released and sent back to Beijing where he has lived for the past 50 years. WE pray that the men who arrested Mr. Short will read the Bible tracts and that their hearts will be moved to receive you as Lord. Bless Mr. Short and his family and let them keep up their work for you. Amen. Kathy Geiger USA
    Kathryn G - USA
  • Father, praise You for the courage of John Short & for his mission to get the Gospel into the most anti-Christian nation on this planet. Protect him & open doors for him to keep serving You. Protect all others who work in NK or at its borders, seeking to bring Your message to the NK people. Convict NK authorities & the dictator. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Thank you Father God in heaven for softening the hearts of his jailers and letting him free to soe your seeds of love once again. continue to take care of John and let him know that no matter what happens everything will be alright in the end. Thank you for the love strength and happiness he's come to know through your ways in Jesus christs name amen
    Bill E - USA
  • Heavenly Father, Thank You for your servant Mr. Short to share the Gospel in the North Korea. May you bless him and his ministries especially reaching out North Koreans. I pray that you will continue to guide him and give wisdom to him. May you give him and his partners YOUR HOLY protection as they share your good News to the North Koreans.
    Jay G - Philippines
  • Our Father who art in Heaven hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory forever. In Jesus Name. Amen
    renee h - USA
  • Thank You, Lord, for the release of John Short. Thank You also for his faithfulness in continuing to be bold for You despite potential dangers. I pray that You will continue to lead him in his ministry and give him wisdom in all he does.
    Sunita J - Japan
  • Lord I thank you for the release of this man! I praise your name for his unswerving faith I pray it will grow and touch more people than ever. I pray you would encourage him and his wife. Give them wisdom in what to say to authorities and give them protection that they continue on in the work. I pray you would bless him in sharing the gospel!
    Jackie J - USA
  • Father, thank You for John's release. Lord, let the light of the gospel shine upon the hearts and minds of the people of North Korea. Father, thank You for uniting John with his wife. Lord, I ask You to grant him the grace to continue in the good works You called him to walk in. Lord, open the nations to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Your Kingdom come
    Janet R - USA
  • Praise your wondrous name Lord! For this man's courage to reach out to the N. Korean people who need your hope desperately. Thank you also, Lord, for this man's example that regardless of age we
    are useful for the kingdom of God. The desire to be useful for you as this brother was is only matched by the love and gratitude I feel for you.
    Deborah G - USA
  • Give John Short Your answers to every question that he is asked, answers from Your spirit that no one will be able to resist or refute. Please read Luke 21:10-15, Brother Short, and be encouraged and strengthened. Keep glorifying Him. Father in heaven, please give strength to John's wife too.
    Rivqah C - USA
  • Praise God for you, Mr. Short!! Your suffering will redound to His glory!
    Jay L - USA
  • Hallelujah! Christians who preach Your word, the gospel of Jesus in spite of horrendous persecution inspire me. They ask that we pray that they remain faithful and I do Father. In spite of any and everything and any and everyone. Let them keep the faith and keep on trusting. In Jesus' precious Name. Amen.
    Gayl D - USA
  • Father, we give you praise for John Short and ask that your blessing will be upon him. May your spirit give him unfailing love, may he find shelter in you. His trust and hope are in you, may he be still in your presence! Our lord loves justice and He will not abandon the godly. May he know and feel your love and faithfulness! Preserve his life ,
    Sandy F - Ethiopia
  • Praise You, Father, for answering our prayers and releasing John short. Strengthen him in his ministry and help him to hear You clearly as to what he should do next. In Jesus Name. Amen
    Joslyn D - USA
  • Lord.
    I pray that you deliver John Short from the authorities and allow him to continue in his witness for you. Give him wisdom and an extra measure of faith during this time of trial.
    Stephen B - USA
  • FATHER LORD GIVE YOUR POWER TO BROTHER SHORT TO ENDURE ALL THE PERSECUTION OF NORTH KOREAN GOV OPEN THE EYES AND HEARTS OF THE GOV AND BIND THE ENEMY OF ARE SOUL LET YOUR WILL BE DONE IN JESUS NAM
    Ronald R - USA
  • Thank YOU LORD FOR SENDING The Shorts to Hong Kong to deliver SHALOM to people. Thank YOU for the many YOU'VE SAVED THRU their work, and for the many, many, many more even, that YOU WILL SAVE when they're gone, as a direct result of their ministry. In JESUS' NAME I THANK AND PRAISE YOU DADDY FOR YOUR GOOD WORKS AND FOR RELEASING John from prison!!!!!
    Troubaduo V - USA
  • Father, I come to you in the mighty name of Jesus and I ask you in all boldness and confidence , believing that anything I ask according your will and your word shall be done. I ask that you would send warring angels to release this man from prison, open the gates and escort him to freedom, that he may continue his service to your people in Jesus name
    Meshia A - USA
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