Nothing to Fear for the Future: Remembering God's Leading

The complete quote you are looking for is: "We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history"3SM 162.3+4.

...I see what God has wrought, I am filled with astonishment, and with confidence in Christ as leader. We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history— CET 204.1 (1922)

... I see what God has wrought, I am filled with astonishment and with confidence in Christ as Leader. We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history. We are now a strong people, if we will put our trust in the Lord; for we are handling the mighty tr...— 3SM 162.3 (1980)

“We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and his teaching in our past history.&rdquo— 9T 10.3 (1909)

... I see what God has wrought, I am filled with astonishment and with confidence in Christ as Leader. We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and his teaching in our past history. We are now a strong people, if we will put our trust in the Lord; for we are handling the mighty tr...— GCDB January 29, 1893, par. 28 (1891)

... I see what God has wrought, I am filled with astonishment and with confidence in Christ as leader. We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and his teaching in our past history— RH October 12, 1905, par. 22 (1851)

A Foundation of Confidence 🌟

This powerful assurance comes from reviewing the steps of advance in history and seeing what God has wrought, which fills the heart with astonishment and confidence in Christ as the leaderCET 204.1+1. We are a strong people as long as we put our trust in the Lord and handle the mighty truths found in His word3SM 162.3+1.

The Importance of Memory 📜

• Past Leading: The only danger for the future is forgetting how the Lord has directed our steps in the pastTM xxxiv.3+1.

• Divine Teaching: Remembering His specific teachings in our history serves as a warning and admonition to help avoid repeating past mistakesTM xxxiv.3.

• The Remnant: As the great conflict with the dragon continues, this history gives the remnant of God's people the courage to remain faithful to His commandments Revelation 12:17EVRR409.

Living Without Fear 🛡️

When we have an abiding, peaceful trust in Christ, we are delivered from the spirit of bondage and the fear of death Hebrews 2:14-15GC 74.2+1. God has given us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind rather than a spirit of fear 2 Timothy 1:7TSA 94.3+1. By clinging to the promises of the One who is back of the promise, we can move forward with unfaltering faith1SAT 124.1+1.

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness" Isaiah 41:10PH158 7.3.