"When the people of God are brought into strait places, and apparently there is no escape for them, the Lord alone must be their dependence. PK 257.1"
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Both passages emphasize God's role as a refuge and source of strength in times of trouble. The EGW statement reflects the sentiment expressed in Psalm 46:1, creating a thematic parallel.
"“And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, Lord, open the eyes of these men, that they may see. And the Lord opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, they were in the midst of Samaria. And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite them? shall I smite them? And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master. And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master.” See 2 Kings 6 . PK 257.3"
"And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, Lord, open the eyes of these men, that they may see. And the Lord opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, they were in the midst of Samaria."
EGW directly quotes 2 Kings 6:20.