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Psalms 94:14
"For the Lord will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance."
"In Switzerland, as in Germany, there came dark days for the Reformation. While many cantons accepted the reformed faith, others clung with blind persistence to the creed of Rome. Their persecution of those who desired to receive the truth finally gave rise to civil war. Zwingli and many who had united with him in reform fell on the bloody field of Cappel. Oecolampadius, overcome by these terrible disasters, soon after died. Rome was triumphant, and in many places seemed about to recover all that she had lost. But He whose counsels are from everlasting had not forsaken His cause or His people. His hand would bring deliverance for them. In other lands He had raised up laborers to carry forward the reform. GC 211.2"
The EGW passage directly illustrates the principle that God will not forsake His people, even in dark times. The events in Switzerland, despite the setbacks, are presented as part of God's plan to ultimately deliver His people, aligning with the promise in Psalm 94:14.
Psalms 94:19
"In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul."
"“Surrounded, as we often were, with difficulties, burdened with responsibilities, finite, weak, erring mortals at best, we were at times almost ready to yield to despair. But when we considered God's love and care for His creatures, as revealed both in the book of nature and on the pages of inspiration, our hearts were comforted and strengthened. Surrounded by the evidences of God's power and overshadowed by His presence, we could not cherish distrust or unbelief. Oh, how often have peace, and hope, and even joy, come to us in our experience amid these rocky solitudes! LS 257.1"
Both passages address the experience of finding comfort and strength in God during times of difficulty. The Psalm speaks of God's comforts delighting the soul amidst troubling thoughts, while the EGW passage describes finding peace and hope in God's love and presence when facing challenges.