"Christ does not bid His followers strive to shine. He says, Let your light shine. If you have received the grace of God, the light is in you. Remove the obstructions, and the Lord's glory will be revealed. The light will shine forth to penetrate and dispel the darkness. You cannot help shining within the range of your influence. COL 420.1"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
The EGW passage directly references and expands upon the teaching in Matthew 5:16 about letting one's light shine. The phrase 'Let your light shine' is a direct quote, and the passage elaborates on the idea that the light is already within believers and needs only to be unblocked.
"The revelation of His own glory in the form of humanity will bring heaven so near to men that the beauty adorning the inner temple will be seen in every soul in whom the Saviour dwells. Men will be captivated by the glory of an abiding Christ. And in currents of praise and thanksgiving from the many souls thus won to God, glory will flow back to the great Giver. COL 420.2"
"That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,"
The EGW passage speaks of Christ dwelling within believers, which directly echoes the sentiment of Ephesians 3:17. The verse provides a foundation for the concept of Christ's indwelling presence, which EGW expands upon.
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.” Isaiah 60:1 . To those who go out to meet the Bridegroom is this message given. Christ is coming with power and great glory. He is coming with His own glory and with the glory of the Father. He is coming with all the holy angels with Him. While all the world is plunged in darkness, there will be light in every dwelling of the saints. They will catch the first light of His second appearing. The unsullied light will shine from His splendor, and Christ the Redeemer will be admired by all who have served Him. While the wicked flee from His presence, Christ's followers will rejoice. The patriarch Job, looking down to the time of Christ's second advent, said, “Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not a stranger.” Job 19:27 , margin. To His faithful followers Christ has been a daily companion and familiar friend. They have lived in close contact, in constant communion with God. Upon th…
"Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee."
EGW directly quotes Isaiah 60:1, making this a clear and explicit allusion.
"Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me."
Ellen White directly references Job 19:27 in this passage.