"January 29, 1867, we left Wright, and rode to Greenville, Montcalm County, a distance of forty miles. It was the most severely cold day of the winter, and we were glad to find a shelter from the cold and storm at Brother Maynard's. This dear family welcomed us to their hearts and to their home. We remained in this vicinity six weeks, laboring with the churches at Greenville and Orleans, and making Brother Maynard's hospitable home our headquarters. 1T 575.1"
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
The EGW passage describes a family welcoming EGW and her companion into their home and providing hospitality. Hebrews 13:2 encourages hospitality, suggesting that some who have shown hospitality have unknowingly entertained angels. The connection is that the Maynard family's hospitality could be seen as an example of the principle in Hebrews.
The Lord gave me freedom in speaking to the people; in every effort made I realized His sustaining power. And as I became fully convinced that I had a testimony for the people, which I could bear to them in connection with the labors of my husband, my faith was strengthened that he would yet be raised to health to labor with acceptance in the cause and work of God. His labors were received by the people, and he was a great help to me in the work. Without him I could accomplish but little, but with his help, in the strength of God, I could do the work assigned me. The Lord sustained him in every effort which he put forth. As he ventured, trusting in God, regardless of his feebleness, he gained in strength and improved with every effort. As I realized that my husband was regaining physical and mental vigor, my gratitude was unbounded in view of the prospect that I should again be unfettered to engage anew and more earnestly in the work of God, standing by the side of my husband, we labor…
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
The EGW passage describes relying on God's power to accomplish a task, even in weakness, echoing the sentiment of 2 Corinthians 12:9. The confidence is high as it's a clear application of the principle.
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
The EGW passage describes relying on God's power to accomplish a task, echoing the sentiment of Philippians 4:13. The confidence is slightly reduced as it's not a direct quote, but a general application of the principle.
"And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness."
Both passages describe empowerment through the Holy Spirit. The EGW passage describes feeling freedom and realizing God's sustaining power, while Acts 4:31 describes being filled with the Holy Ghost and speaking the word of God with boldness. The connection is that both passages highlight the role of divine power in enabling individuals to fulfill their mission.