Keep On The Firing Line

 

Veteran Voices

Keep On The Firing Line!

If you're in the battle for the lord and right
Just keep on the firing line
If you win the battle surely you must fight

Keep on the firing line

God can only use the soldier he can trust
To keep on the firing line
If you wear the crown bear the cross you must
So keep on the firing line 

There are many dangers that we all must face
If you die a' fighting there is no disgrace
Cowards in the service will not find a place...
So keep on the firing line

Copyright Carter Family

This is a very old song that was sung during the early part of the twentieth century. Many of the old songs were teaching songs that gave courage and insight to those walking in the path of the Lord. We need to bring these old songs back because they help us establish ourselves in our Christian walk.
Intercessors need to know that we are in a war for the souls of those we pray for. Our adversary will use every trick at his disposal to destroy the intercessor. Most of those tricks are in the mind. Do not let your adversary get into your head and mess you up!

II Corinthians 10: 3-5
³For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
 ⁴(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
 ⁵Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Palm Sunday

Ancient Israel was called the land that flowed with milk and honey.  The Israelites left Egypt looking for this land and as a result the first Passover celebration was born. From the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea, forests of date palms grew and were cultivated, bringing fame to Jericho for the abundant lush growth of the date palms.  Judean dates were famous for their curative properties and it was believed they promoted longevity as well as cured diseases and infection. Ancient coins were inscribed with the date palm as well.

 Recent Israeli scientists were able to germinate 2000 year old seeds, and bring the date palm back to life. The reborn plant is now about 12 inches tall and scientists hope to study the DNA of the plant and learn more about this ancient delicacy. 


It is very likely that this Judean Date Palm is the variety of palm branch that was used on Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem the week before the Passover and his crucifixion.  The people of Jerusalem welcomed the Lord into the city as he rode in on a colt in direct response to the prophecy in the Old Testament. Take time to remember the events of this Holy Season as we lead up to the final days before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This is the signal event of our doctrine and the holiest season of the year. Think Jesus!

  Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.