PASTOR JOHN CAO’S FIRST TESTIMONY AFTER RELEASE - Summary

Source: ChinaAid

Pastor John Cao After his
release from Prison 2024

Pastor John Cao,  a permanent resident of USA, who had been imprisoned in China for seven years, shared his first testimony after his release on March 11, 2024. Let me provide you with a summary of his powerful words:

Joy Amidst Isolation:

Pastor Cao expressed that despite the loneliness and isolation during his imprisonment, he never lost his joy. He attributed this to the special presence of God and the prayers of brothers and sisters from all over the world.

Even though he was closely monitored day and night, he found strength in knowing that the Holy Spirit was with him.

Prayers Transcending Prison Walls:

Every morning, Pastor Cao woke up at 5:00 a.m., automatically, even without clocks inside the prison. He prayed by turning sideways, as he wasn’t allowed to pray openly.

During the day, three people constantly watched him, and at night, someone stood by his side while he slept. Despite this, he remained steadfast in his faith.

Letters from his mother and sister, mentioning that people were praying for him, provided immense encouragement.

Intercepted Letters:

Pastor Cao received only 31 out of the 90 letters his mother sent him. Some were intercepted because they mentioned prayers for him.

Despite this, he held onto the knowledge that he was not alone, and the support of fellow believers sustained him throughout his imprisonment.

Pastor John Cao’s testimony reflects unwavering faith, resilience, and the power of prayer even in the darkest of circumstance.

PASTOR CAO'S PRAYER FOR CHINA

Gracious Lord, we thank You. Oh, Lord, with your presence, no one is separated from your love, whether in distress, poverty, tribulation, or sword. Lord, You are always with us. We thank You. We have never met, but it is Your Spirit that brings us together as if we have known each other for years, because we are one family. In this joyful moment, let us not forget other brothers and sisters, those in prison, witnessing for you. Let us pray for those imprisoned as we put ourselves in their shoes. Here, we set out again. Today’s journey is not the end, but the beginning. Lord, in you, we have a wonderful time, and in the future, we will encourage each other and communicate face to face. Lord, we once again entrust our beautiful country to God and bless our compatriots. Let us use the best way possible to lead them to know the Lord. This is the best blessing. May glory and the kingdom belong to the Lord Jesus Christ. Hallelujah, Amen.

(The full Testimony is here Pastor John Cao's First Testimony after release - ChinaAid)

Praise God for the joy and peace Pastor John experienced over the past seven years, despite his incarceration. Pray that this faithful Christian leader will receive renewed strength and determination to continue living his life in dedicated service to the Lord. 

May Pastor John be able to obtain the necessary travel documentation without any delay so he can finally be reunited with his long-suffering family in the United States. 

Furthermore, pray that God will ensure the continuation of the humanitarian work near the China and Myanmar border, as well as the ministry that took place in the lives of the prisoners and guards who were touched by the love of Christ while Pastor John was in custody.