Recently during worship at church, we sang the familiar song “Surrounded (Fight My Battles)” by Michael W. Smith. As we repeated the words, “It may look like I’m surrounded, but I’m surrounded by You,” the Holy Spirit brought to mind a passage of Scripture that beautifully captures that truth. It’s the story of when the king of Aram (Syria) sent his army to capture the prophet Elisha. Every time the king planned an attack against Israel, Elisha would warn the king of Israel in advance because God had revealed the plans to him. This enraged the Aramean king, who decided to send a massive army with horses and chariots to surround the city where Elisha was staying (2 Kings 6:8–17). The next morning, Elisha’s servant went outside and saw the enemy forces encircling them. Terrified, he ran to Elisha crying, “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” (v. 15). To him, it was hopeless — two men surrounded by an army. But Elisha responded calmly: “Don’t be afraid. Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Can you imagine the servant’s confusion? He could only see what was in front of him — a