"“Faith in God's power to sustain her through the many weaknesses attendant on old age; faith in the precious promises of God's word; faith in her brethren who bear the burden of the work; faith in the final triumph of the third angel's message,—this is the full faith your mother seems to enjoy every day and every hour. This is the faith that fills her heart with joy and peace, even when suffering great physical weakness, and unable to make progress in literary lines. A faith such as this would inspire any one who could witness it.” LS 437.1"
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
The EGW passage describes faith as sustaining her through weaknesses and bringing joy and peace. This aligns with Hebrews 11:1, which defines faith as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. The passage illustrates the principle of faith in action.
"Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth."
The EGW passage mentions faith sustaining her through old age and weakness. This echoes the sentiment in Psalm 71:9, which pleads not to be cast off in old age when strength fails. The connection is thematic, focusing on God's support during old age.
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
The EGW passage describes faith filling her heart with joy and peace even in physical weakness. This aligns with John 14:27, where Jesus offers peace that surpasses worldly understanding. The connection is thematic, focusing on the peace that faith brings.