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Isaiah 41:6
"They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage."
"“They helped everyone his neighbor; and everyone said to his brother, Be of good courage.” Isaiah 41:6 . Ed 286.4 Chapter 34—Discipline “Train, admonish, encourage, be long-suffering.” One of the first lessons a child needs to learn is the lesson of obedience. Before he is old enough to reason, he may be taught to obey. By gentle, persistent effort, the habit should be established. Thus, to a great degree, may be prevented those later conflicts between will and authority that do so much to create alienation and bitterness toward parents and teachers, and too often resistance of all authority, human and divine. Ed 287"
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 41:6 in this passage.
Isaiah 41:10
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
"The assurance is broad and unlimited, and He is faithful who has promised. When we do not feel happy or comfortable, we are not to think God has forsaken us. We are to remember the words "Fear thou not; for I am with thee.""
Ellen White directly quotes Isaiah 41:10 and applies it to believers who feel abandoned, urging them to trust the promise rather than their feelings.
"The heart of Infinite Love yearns after those who feel powerless to free themselves from the snares of Satan; and He graciously offers to strengthen them to live for Him. “Fear thou not,” He bids them; “for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” “I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye man of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 41:10, 13, 14 . PK 316.3"
EGW directly quotes Isaiah 41:10.
"thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” John 16:33 ; Isaiah 41:10 . AA 85.1"
The EGW passage directly quotes Isaiah 41:10.
"He who has chosen Christ has joined himself to a power that no array of human wisdom or strength can overthrow. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee,” He declares; “be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” “I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.” Verses 10, 13 . 8T 39.2"
The EGW passage directly quotes Isaiah 41:10.
"“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: Be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 . MH 251.1"
EGW directly quotes Isaiah 41:10.
"Nothing is apparently more helpless, yet really more invincible, than the soul that feels its nothingness and relies wholly on the merits of the Saviour. By prayer, by the study of His word, by faith in His abiding presence, the weakest of human beings may live in contact with the living Christ."
Isaiah promises divine strengthening to the fearful; Ellen White describes the paradox behind that promise — apparent helplessness becomes invincibility when relying wholly on Christ. Both teach that divine strength perfects human weakness.
None should go along shrinking and trembling, under continual doubt, sowing their path with complainings; but all should look up to God and see His goodness and rejoice in His love. Summon all your powers to look up, not down at your difficulties; then you will never faint by the way. You will soon see Jesus behind the cloud, reaching out His hand to help you; and all you have to do is to give Him your hand in simple faith and let Him lead you. As you become trustful you will, through faith in Jesus, become hopeful. The light shining from the cross of Calvary will reveal to you God's estimate of the soul, and, appreciating that estimate, you will seek to reflect the light to the world. A great name among men is as letters traced in sand, but a spotless character will endure to all eternity. God gives you intelligence and a reasoning mind, whereby you may grasp His promises; and Jesus is ready to help you in forming a strong, symmetrical character. Those who possess such a character nee…
Both passages encourage the reader not to fear, because God is with them and will help them.
"“Fear thou not, O My servant Jacob; ... neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid. For I am with thee, saith the Lord, to save thee.” “I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds.” Jeremiah 30:10, 11, 17 . PK 474.3"
While EGW quotes Jeremiah directly in the passage, the connection to Isaiah 41:10 is a thematic parallel. Both passages offer reassurance and promise of God's presence and help, addressing fear and dismay.
"He told me to “fear not,” for he would “take care of them.” EW 83.4"
The phrase "fear not" is a common biblical encouragement, and the promise of God's care directly echoes the sentiment of Isaiah 41:10. While not a direct quote, the principle is clearly present.
"To the physician also the Saviour's presence is an element of strength. Often the responsibilities and possibilities of his work bring dread upon the spirit. The feverishness of uncertainty and fear would make the hand unskillful. But the assurance that the divine Counselor is beside him, to guide and to sustain, imparts quietness and courage. The touch of Christ upon the physician's hand brings vitality, restfulness, confidence, and power. MH 119.1"
Both passages offer reassurance and strength in the face of fear and uncertainty, promising God's presence and support. The EGW passage applies this to the physician's work, while Isaiah 41:10 is a general promise of God's help.
Isaiah 41:13
"For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."
"The heart of Infinite Love yearns after those who feel powerless to free themselves from the snares of Satan; and He graciously offers to strengthen them to live for Him. “Fear thou not,” He bids them; “for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” “I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye man of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 41:10, 13, 14 . PK 316.3"
EGW directly quotes Isaiah 41:13.
"He who has chosen Christ has joined himself to a power that no array of human wisdom or strength can overthrow. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee,” He declares; “be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.” “I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.” Verses 10, 13 . 8T 39.2"
The EGW passage directly quotes Isaiah 41:13.
"It was in hours of solitary prayer that Jesus in His earth life received wisdom and power. Let the youth follow His example in finding at dawn and twilight a quiet season for communion with their Father in heaven. And throughout the day let them lift up their hearts to God. At every step of our way He says, “I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, ... Fear not; I will help thee.” Isaiah 41:13 . Could our children learn these lessons in the morning of their years, what freshness and power, what joy and sweetness, would be brought into their lives! Ed 259.1"
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 41:13 in this passage.
Isaiah 41:17
"When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them."
"“When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.” Isaiah 41:17 . MH 124.2"
The EGW passage directly quotes Isaiah 41:17.
"given, “Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters.” Isaiah 41:17 ; 44:3 ; Isaiah 35:6 ; 55:1 . And in the closing pages of the Sacred Word this invitation is echoed. The river of the water of life, “clear as crystal,” proceeds from the throne of God and the Lamb; and the gracious call is ringing down through the ages, “Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” Revelation 22:17 . PP 413.2"
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 41:17 in this passage.
Isaiah 41:18
"I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water."
"open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together: that they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.” Isaiah 41:18-20 . 8T 39.1"
The EGW passage directly quotes Isaiah 41:18.
"Christ has opened a fountain for the sinful, suffering world, and the voice of divine mercy is heard: “Come, all ye thirsting souls; come and drink.” You may take of the water of life freely. Let him that heareth say, Come; and whosoever will, let him come. Let every soul, women as well as men, sound this message. Then the work will be carried to the waste places of the earth. The scripture will be fulfilled: In that day the Lord shall open fountains in the valleys, and “rivers in the desert,” and “with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.” Isaiah 41:18 ; 43:19, 20 ; 12:3 . 6T 86.2"
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 41:18 in this passage.
Isaiah 41:18-20
"I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together: That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it."
"open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together: that they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.” Isaiah 41:18-20 . 8T 39.1"
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 41:18-20 in this passage.
Isaiah 41:29
"Behold, they are all vanity; their works are nothing: their molten images are wind and confusion."
"“They are vanity, and the work of errors: In the time of their visitation they shall perish. The portion of Jacob is not like them: PK 98.4"
Both passages contrast idols with the true God, emphasizing the worthlessness of idols and their eventual destruction.