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Jesus does not call on us to follow Him, and then forsake us. If we surrender our lives to His service, we can never be placed in a position for which God has not made provision. Whatever may be our situation, we have a Guide to direct our way; whatever our perplexities, we have a sure Counselor; whatever our sorrow, bereavement, or loneliness, we have a sympathizing Friend. If in our ignorance we make missteps, Christ does not leave us. His voice, clear and distinct, is heard, saying, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” [ John 14:6 .] “He shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.” [ Psalm 72:12 .] GW 263.1 “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.” [ Isaiah 26:3 .] The arm of Omnipotence is outstretched to lead us onward and still onward. Go forward, the Lord says; I will send you help. It is for My name's glory that you ask; and you shall receive. Those who are watching for your fail…
Direct citation 99% John 14:6
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
EGW directly quotes John 14:6, making this an explicit allusion.
Direct citation 99% Psalms 72:12
"For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper."
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 72:12.
Direct citation 97% Isaiah 26:3
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 26:3 in this passage.
Direct citation 97% Matthew 21:22
"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 21:22 in this passage.
Likely biblical basis 95% Hebrews 13:5
"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
Both passages convey the idea that God will not abandon those who follow Him. Hebrews 13:5 is a direct promise of God's presence, while EGW expands on this by describing the various ways God provides support and guidance.

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