"The Shot Heard Around The World!"
"The Shot Heard Around The World!"
"The Shot Heard Around The World!" October 2025 NM Prayer Connect/PATH, NM/COG, NM - El Paso, TX & SWIM, South West Indian Ministries Newsletter!
While most will reflect on the start of the American Revolution in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, the actual phrase originated in the 1837 poem "Concord Hymn," by Ralph Waldo Emerson, commemorating the events of that day, but on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 250 years afterwards, another shot rang out that will certainly change the landscape of these United States and the battle has been raging around the world ever since! Please bear, tolerate and endure with me, as I seek to enlighten you on the spiritual implications of what I believe is presently playing out in the natural realm, on earth, as it is in the heavenlies. Without stepping off into the weeds and certainly not going into numerology, I hope to give you insights into some biblical meanings in the above-mentioned numbers and those to come. From 1775 to 1837 is 62 years, so if we add 6+2=8 & from 1837 to 2025 is 188 years, so if we add 1+8+8=17, then 1+7=8, so the number 8 in the bible symbolizes 'new beginnings, resurrection, and spiritual regeneration.' It follows the number 7, which represents perfection and completion, signifying what comes after it and seven is exactly what you get when you take the 250 years (2+5=7) from 1775-2025 and that's 5 jubilees! The Hebrew word for "eight" sh'moneh, comes from a root that means "to fatten," connecting it to the idea of abundance. The number 8 often denotes something beyond the normal, such as supernatural events or acts of God's power and in a spiritual sense, the number 8 can also represent finding a balance between the spiritual and material worlds. A sideways 8, known as the infinity symbol, signifies limitlessness, eternity, and infinite possibilities in mathematics and other fields. It symbolizes an endless loop with no beginning or end, representing concepts such as endless love, hope, loyalty, continuity, prosperity, and spiritual wholeness across various cultures and disciplines. The symbol may have been inspired by the Roman numeral 1,000 or the Greek letter omega.
Matthew 27:51 And behold, the [a] veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split (NASB).
Footnotes a) Matthew 27:51 Or curtain.
Geologists have identified a seismic event between 26-36 CE, aligning with the likely historical date of the crucifixion on April 3, 33 CE (a Friday). This quake is estimated to have been significant enough to cause the effects, though exact magnitude; described as severe (rocks split, tombs opened) is unknown due to ancient records, but are supported by geological evidence of a regional event near Jerusalem, Judea (modern Israel). Keep in mind that this is not about idolizing Charlie Kirk, in any way, shape or form, because I truly believe that he would have done nothing to glorify himself, but only point people to Jesus! On the other hand, four fingers and a thumb, as my brother-in-law used to say, his life and death have shown us some similarities with our savior, as should be the case for all followers of Christ. There was an earthquake in Utah, shortly after his death. A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck eastern Utah and the epicenter was at a shallow depth of about 6.2 miles, with reports of light shaking, but no significant damage or injuries. The proximity in timing for Kirk (same day) mirrors the immediacy in the Gospel account, but the scales have yet to have been weighed out in full.
Elisha the prophet asked for a double portion of his mentor's anointing, so when he witnessed Elijah, being caught up to heaven in a chariot of fire, he picked up his mantle and according to the biblical accounts, Elisha performed twice as many miracles than his predecessor. Fast forward 849-900 years and Jesus comes on the scene. He told His disciples that they would do greater things than He! As a matter of fact, Hebrews 11, talking about the great women and men of faith, tells us that they are incomplete without you and me and that God has greater things in store for us. Prior to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Turning point had some 900 chapters in high schools, colleges and universities across the US, but almost immediately after his death, there were some 120,000 requests to start new chapters in America and around the world. His memorial service had some 200,000 people show up in AZ (according to police estimates) and some two hundred million views. Not only across America, but around the world, many nations had memorial services, including Australia, South Korea and the UK. Before his passing, I believed America was already in an awakening period and headed for a true spiritual revival, but since, there's no doubt that God sent for The Comforter for all those who were mourning. One doesn't have to go over the edge to realize that the celebration of God's two prophets' deaths, recorded in the book of Revelation, known as 'Satan's Christmas,' is more than possible in this present world of darkness that we're living in, although the bible tells us that Light shines best in the darkness and where sin abounds, (Holy Spirit) Grace abounds, that much more therefore, so put on the full armor of God!
A recent Barna poll shows that more Gen-Zs are attending church today than ever in our nations history, so you have to know that God is up to something, but my major concern is, if the western world church just continues to do the same old same old, instead of becoming new wineskins, for God to fill us up with his 'New Wine,' we're probably going to just get the same old results. Every great awakening and revival has run down the clock, as mankind wanted their names on it, rather than giving all glory, honor and praise to God! This generation could very well be the one to make straight the way for the 2nd coming of Jesus, but only if we tread lightly, because we are presently at the feet of Jesus, on Holy ground, so pay very close attention to what His Spirit is saying to the church today and be obedient to the gift and call that He has placed upon you, like Queen Esther, 'For such a time, as this.' I'm writing this on the eve of the highest Holy day on the biblical calendar, Yom Kippur, The Day of Atonement, but never forget, that everything that came before Jesus, is only a type and shadow of the things to come and the law was like a schoolmaster, to take you by the hand and lead you to 'The ONE' that Moses, the prophets, the proverbs and all old testament scriptures are pointing to, Messiah/Christ/The Anointed ONE! Atonement would only cover your sins for a year. It was never about the blood of bulls, rams and lambs, but about the precious blood/LIFE of Yeshua/Jesus/Salvation, that takes away our sins, never to be brought up again and that's 'expiation,' as if it never happened at all. That's 'Victory in Jesus,' the ONE Who came to dwell, abide, tabernacle among us, so let's continue to pray, worship and serve Him, make straight The Way of The LORD/Yahweh and usher in the second coming of The King of Kings!
If you or someone you know would like to have a prayer gathering, in or around NM, don't hesitate to contact me! We're presently in the process of networking 120 prayer warriors in each county (based on the 120 in the upper room) & 7,000 intercessors (based on God telling Elijah that he was not alone and that He had 7,000 followers) in our state (visit https://prayersttheheart.org for more information nationally) so invite others to join us on this journey and spread the word, because we're praying for one million souls to receive Salvation from Resurrection to Pentecost Sunday in 2026!
Thanks & Blessings with Shalom,
Mark Tross
Prayer Coordinator for NM Prayer Connect
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