"“The Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind” ( Job 38:1 ), and revealed to His servant the might of His power. When Job caught a glimpse of his Creator, he abhorred himself and repented in dust and ashes. Then the Lord was able to bless him abundantly and to make his last years the best of his life. PK 164.2"
"Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,"
Ellen White directly references Job 38:1 in this passage.
"Hope and courage are essential to perfect service for God. These are the fruit of faith. Despondency is sinful and unreasonable. God is able and willing “more abundantly” ( Hebrews 6:17 ) to bestow upon His servants the strength they need for test and trial. The plans of the enemies of His work may seem to be well laid and firmly established, but God can overthrow the strongest of these. And this He does in His own time and way, when He sees that the faith of His servants has been sufficiently tested. PK 164.3"
"Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:"
Ellen White directly references Hebrews 6:17 in this passage.
"For the disheartened there is a sure remedy—faith, prayer, work. Faith and activity will impart assurance and satisfaction that will increase day by day. Are you tempted to give way to feelings of anxious foreboding or utter despondency? In the darkest days, when appearances seem most forbidding, fear not. Have faith in God. He knows your need. He has all power. His infinite love and compassion never weary. Fear not that He will fail of fulfilling His promise. He is eternal truth. Never will He change the covenant He has made with those who love Him. And He will bestow upon His faithful servants the measure of efficiency that their need demands. The apostle Paul has testified: “He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness.... 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.” 2 Corinthians 12:9, 10 . PK 164.4"
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
The EGW passage discusses faith as a remedy for discouragement, leading to assurance. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as the substance of things hoped for. The connection is that faith provides a foundation for hope and assurance, aligning with the principle in Hebrews 11:1.
"For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
The EGW passage emphasizes faith, prayer, and work as a remedy for discouragement. James 2:26 states that faith without works is dead. The connection is that the EGW passage implicitly includes 'works' as a necessary component alongside faith, aligning with the principle that genuine faith is demonstrated through action.
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."
Both passages address anxiety and offer solutions. Philippians 4:6 encourages prayer and supplication instead of worry, while the EGW passage suggests faith, prayer, and work. The thematic parallel lies in seeking God's help to overcome anxiety.