"Confident that even in this terrible judgment the purpose of God for His people would in some way be fulfilled, Habakkuk bowed in submission to the revealed will of Jehovah. “Art Thou not from everlasting, O Lord my God, mine Holy One?” he exclaimed. And then, his faith reaching out beyond the forbidding prospect of the immediate future, and laying fast hold on the precious promises that reveal God's love for His trusting children, the prophet added, “We shall not die.” Verse 12 . With this declaration of faith he rested his case, and that of every believing Israelite, in the hands of a compassionate God. PK 386.1"
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Both passages express faith in God's ultimate purpose and goodness even in the midst of suffering. Habakkuk's declaration "We shall not die" reflects a belief that God will ultimately fulfill His promises, similar to the sentiment in Romans 8:28 that all things work together for good to those who love God. However, the connection is more thematic than a direct principle.
"This was not Habakkuk's only experience in the exercise of strong faith. On one occasion, when meditating concerning the future, he said, “I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what He will say unto me.” Graciously the Lord answered him: “Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.” Habakkuk 2:1-4 . PK 386.2"
"I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved."
EGW directly quotes Habakkuk 2:1 to illustrate Habakkuk's faith and anticipation of God's message.
"And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it."
EGW directly quotes Habakkuk 2:2 to illustrate Habakkuk's faith and anticipation of God's message.
"For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry."
EGW directly quotes Habakkuk 2:3 to illustrate Habakkuk's faith and anticipation of God's message.
"I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith."
Ellen White directly references Habakkuk 2:1-4 in this passage.
"The faith that strengthened Habakkuk and all the holy and the just in those days of deep trial was the same faith that sustains God's people today. In the darkest hours, under circumstances the most forbidding, the Christian believer may keep his soul stayed upon the source of all light and power. Day by day, through faith in God, his hope and courage may be renewed. “The just shall live by his faith.” In the service of God there need be no despondency, no wavering, no fear. The Lord will more than fulfill the highest expectations of those who put their trust in Him. He will give them the wisdom their varied necessities demand. PK 386.3"
"Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith."
EGW directly quotes Habakkuk 2:4 and uses it as a central theme in her discussion of faith during trials.
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."
While not a direct quote, the idea of keeping one's mind 'stayed' on God in Isaiah 26:3 is thematically similar to EGW's statement about keeping one's soul 'stayed upon the source of all light and power.' Both passages emphasize trust in God during difficult times.