The Nephites were in the unenviable position of fighting against much greater numbers. In the battle at the river Sidon, the Lamanite forces were more than double the number of the Nephites (v. 51). But with God all things are possible, and faith can bring the powers of heaven as in the case of the prophet Elisha. When the prophet and his servant were encompassed by the Syrian army, they prevailed because of the heavenly host which protected them. Elisha comforted his fearful servant, saying, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha (2 Kgs. 6:16-17).
In the latter-day fight against evil, we feel just as outnumbered. Nephi saw the latter-day saints and said that their numbers were few (1 Nephi 14:12). Compared to the hosts of Satan and the wicked of the world, the faithful church members are vastly outnumbered. To succeed, we must exercise the faith of Moroni, the sons of Helaman, and Elisha. Then, if we could see with spiritual eyes, we would see that they that be with us are more than they that be with them.