2. The Victorious Warrior (vv. 3-5). We live in a day when the militant side of the Christian faith is criticized and even eliminated, an attitude that is both unbiblical and dangerous. Since Genesis 3:15, God has been at war with Satan and sin, for the Lamb of God is also “the Lion of the tribe of Judah” (Rev. 5:5). Jesus suffered and died on the cross, not only to save sinners but also to defeat Satan (Col. 2:13-15), and one day He will return as a warrior and defeat His enemies and establish His righteous kingdom (Rev. 19:11ff.). Indeed, His right hand will accomplish “awesome things.” The church of Jesus Christ doesn’t use human weapons to accomplish His will (John 18:10-11, 36-37) but instead uses the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God (Heb. 4:12; Eph. 6:17; see Rev. 1:16; 19:15). Jesus is fighting on behalf of “truth and meekness and righteousness” (v. 4 nasb), and it’s difficult to believe that anyone would want to oppose that kind of war. As God’s people share His love, serve others, and declare the Word, they are “waging peace” and seeking to reconcile men and women with God (2 Cor. 5:14-21). The Father has promised to give His Son the nations of the earth for His inheritance (2:8-9), and He will keep that promise.