Music Review: Surrounded

I started my year with a new song by the world renowned worship artist Michael W Smith titled 'Surrounded'.

The first time I heard that song, I had to put it on replay for so many times. "Surrounded" plays with themes of surrender in a counterintuitive way - when the world is set against us, "it may look like I'm surrounded, but I'm surrounded by You." The track builds until the bridge, rising with drums, keyboard, and guitar. Finally, when the song reaches its peak, the track descends into a quiet and reflective moment - a chance to think about the battles that the Savior has fought and won.

The theme of this beautiful music is God's power in battle. Those who know so well the story of Elijah and his servant in 2Kings 6:8-23 will relate with the songs so well. Elijah and his servant were surrounded by the king's armies and the servant was sorely afraid. Elijah prayed to God to open the eyes of his servant; the servant eyes were open to see beyond the physical. Even thought there were surrounded by armies. The angels of God surrounded them even more.

Drawing themes of God's power and goodness, despite any trouble, Surrounded creates an atmosphere of victory and encouragement.

I fall in love with the song the first time I heard it, I'm sure you too will.

Listen to the song through the video below:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=DpuUlPfx0Ow

The song's album is available for sale on Amazon's, ITunes and in other leading music stores worldwide.

I pray that every armies that has surround you to defeat you will be surrounded and defeated.

Good morning and do have a victorious day.

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