to be found in the Sacred Record. With only the naked promise that his descendants should possess Canaan, without the least outward evidence, he followed on where God should lead, fully and sincerely complying with the conditions on his part, and confident that the Lord would faithfully perform His word. The patriarch went wherever God indicated his duty; he passed through wildernesses without terror; he went among idolatrous nations, with the one thought: “God has spoken; I am obeying His voice; He will guide, He will protect me.” 4T 524.1 Just such faith and confidence as Abraham had the messengers of God need today. But many whom the Lord could use will not move onward, hearing and obeying the one Voice above all others. The connection with kindred and friends, the former habits and associations, too often have so great an influence upon God's servants that He can give them but little instruction, can communicate to them but little knowledge of His purposes; and often after a time H…
"By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went."
The EGW passage directly references Abraham's obedience to God's call to go to a place he would later inherit, echoing the core narrative of Hebrews 11:8. The phrase "he went out, not knowing whither he went" is amplified by EGW's description of Abraham following God "without the least outward evidence."
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
Both passages address the idea of facing trials without fear because of God's presence. EGW mentions Abraham passing through wildernesses without terror, while Psalm 23:4 speaks of walking through the valley of the shadow of death without fear. The connection is thematic, revolving around trust in God's protection during difficult times.