"“In a second vision, which soon followed the first, I was shown the trials through which I must pass, and that it was my duty to go and relate to others what God had revealed to me. It was shown me that my labors would meet with great opposition and that my heart would be rent with anguish, but that the grace of God would be sufficient to sustain me through all. The teaching of this vision troubled me exceedingly, for it pointed out my duty to go out among the people and present the truth.” 5T 655.1"
"But the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak."
Both passages describe a person being called by God to speak, despite their own reservations and facing opposition. The themes of divine calling and overcoming fear are present in both.
"But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake."
Both passages describe a person being chosen to deliver a message and being forewarned of suffering. The themes of divine appointment and anticipated hardship connect the two.
"“One great fear that oppressed me was that if I obeyed the call of duty and went out declaring myself to be one favored of the Most High with visions and revelations for the people, I might yield to sinful exaltation and be lifted above the station that was right for me to occupy, bring upon myself the displeasure of God, and lose my own soul. I had before me several cases such as I have here described, and my heart shrank from the trying ordeal. 5T 655.2"
"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."
The EGW passage expresses a fear of spiritual pride and falling, directly echoing the warning in 1 Corinthians 10:12. The principle of being cautious and humble is central to both.
"“I now entreated that if I must go and relate what the Lord had shown me, I should be preserved from undue exaltation. Said the angel: ‘Your prayers are heard and shall be answered. If this evil that you dread threatens you, the hand of God will be stretched out to save you; by affliction He will draw you to Himself and preserve your humility. Deliver the message faithfully. Endure unto the end, and you shall eat the fruit of the tree of life and drink of the water of life.’” [ Testimonies for the Church 1:62, 64, 65 .] 5T 655.3"
"And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 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. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong."
Both passages deal with the idea of being kept humble through trials and afflictions to prevent undue exaltation due to spiritual experiences. The promise of God's grace and strength in weakness is also a shared theme.
"Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."
Both passages encourage faithfulness in the face of suffering and promise a reward (crown of life/fruit of the tree of life) for enduring to the end. The angel's words to EGW parallel the encouragement given in Revelation.