Dear brothers and sisters, fear of the future is something that many of us struggle with. It’s natural to worry about what lies ahead, but as believers, we have a source of comfort and strength that surpasses all understanding. When thoughts of uncertainty cloud our minds, it is essential to turn to the Word of God for reassurance and guidance.
The Bible is filled with promises that remind us of God’s faithfulness and His control over every aspect of our lives. Our Heavenly Father knows the beginning from the end, and nothing takes Him by surprise. When we place our trust in Him, we can rest assured that He will guide us through any challenges that the future may hold.
Consider the story of Joshua. When he was about to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, he faced immense uncertainty and fear. But God assured him, saying that He would be with him wherever he went. This divine promise is not just for Joshua but for all of God’s children. We are reminded that, like Joshua, we can face the future with courage because God’s presence is with us.
Another powerful example is the account of the disciples during the storm on the Sea of Galilee. They were terrified, but Jesus calmed the storm with just a word. This story teaches us that even during life’s storms, Jesus has the power to bring peace and calm. He is with us in every situation, and His power is greater than any fear we might face about the future.
Dear friends, it is also important to remember the words of Jesus, who taught us not to worry about tomorrow. He reminded us that our Heavenly Father knows what we need and will provide for us each day. This teaching encourages us to live in the present, trusting God for our daily needs and leaving the future in His capable hands.
In our journey of faith, we are not alone. We have a loving God who walks with us, offering His peace and strength. When fear of the future grips our hearts, let us turn to Him in prayer and immerse ourselves in His Word. By doing so, we can find the reassurance we need to face each day with confidence and hope.
Dear friends now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about ‘fear of the future’.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected end”
— Jeremiah 29:11
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ”
— Philippians 1:6
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto GodAnd the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts minds through Christ Jesus”
— Philippians 4:6-7
“Fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul body in hell”
— Matthew 10:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour are heavy laden, I will give you restTake my yoke upon you, learn of me; for I am meek lowly in heart: ye shall find rest unto your soulsFor my yoke is easy, my burden is light”
— Matthew 11:28-30
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof”
— Matthew 6:34
“But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, his righteousness unto children’s children”
— Psalm 103:17
“Praise ye the Lord . Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord , that delighteth greatly in his commandments”
— Psalm 112:1
“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord”
— Psalm 112:7
“Ye that fear the Lord , trust in the Lord : he is their help their shield”
— Psalm 115:11
“The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
— Psalm 118:6
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my helpMy help cometh from the Lord , which made heaven earth”
— Psalm 121:1-2
“The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soulThe Lord shall preserve thy going out thy coming in from this time forth, even for evermore”
— Psalm 121:7-8
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, thy right hand shall save meThe Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord , endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands”
— Psalm 138:7-8
“Search me, O God, know my heart: try me, know my thoughtsAnd see if there be any wicked way in me, lead me in the way everlasting”
— Psalm 139:23-24
“The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth”
— Psalm 145:18
“He healeth the broken in heart, bindeth up their wounds”
— Psalm 147:3
“I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved”
— Psalm 16:8
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod thy staff they comfort me”
— Psalm 23:4
“The Lord is my light my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
— Psalm 27:1
“Wait on the Lord : be of good courage, he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord”
— Psalm 27:14
“The Lord is my strength my shield; my heart trusted in him, I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; with my song will I praise him”
— Psalm 28:7
“Be of good courage, he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord”
— Psalm 31:24
“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. SelahI will instruct thee teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye”
— Psalm 32:7-8
“Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy”
— Psalm 33:18
“I sought the Lord , he heard me, delivered me from all my fears”
— Psalm 34:4
“The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, delivereth them”
— Psalm 34:7
“O fear the Lord , ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him”
— Psalm 34:9
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : he delighteth in his wayThough he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand”
— Psalm 37:23-24
“Wait on the Lord , keep his way, he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it”
— Psalm 37:34
“I laid me down slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained meI will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about”
— Psalm 3:5-6
“God is our refuge strength, a very present help in troubleTherefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea”
— Psalm 46:1-2
“Be still, know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth”
— Psalm 46:10
“I will both lay me down in peace, sleep: for thou, Lord , only makest me dwell in safety”
— Psalm 4:8
“As for me, I will call upon God; the Lord shall save meEvening, morning, at noon, will I pray, cry aloud: he shall hear my voice”
— Psalm 55:16-17
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord , he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved”
— Psalm 55:22
“In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me”
— Psalm 56:11
“He only is my rock my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be movedIn God is my salvation my glory: the rock of my strength, my refuge, is in GodTrust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah”
— Psalm 62:6-8
“My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me”
— Psalm 63:8
“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah”
— Psalm 68:19
“My flesh my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, my portion for ever”
— Psalm 73:26
“In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me”
— Psalm 86:7
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the AlmightyI will say of the Lord , He is my refuge my fortress: my God; in him will I trust”
— Psalm 91:1-2
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield bucklerThou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day”
— Psalm 91:4-5
“When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O Lord , held me upIn the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul”
— Psalm 94:18-19
“They that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord , hast not forsaken them that seek thee”
— Psalm 9:10
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost”
— Romans 15:13
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father”
— Romans 8:15
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
— Romans 8:28
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
— Romans 8:31
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to comeNor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”
— Romans 8:38-39
“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad”
— Proverbs 12:25
“Commit thy works unto the Lord , thy thoughts shall be established”
— Proverbs 16:3
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understandingIn all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”
— Proverbs 3:5-6
“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”
— John 14:27
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”
— John 16:33
“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man shall do unto me”
— Hebrews 13:6
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, find grace to help in time of need”
— Hebrews 4:16
“Be strong of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee”
— Deuteronomy 31:6
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”
— Joshua 1:9
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength my song; he also is become my salvation”
— Isaiah 12:2
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee”
— Isaiah 26:3
“For thus saith the Lord God , the Holy One of Israel; In returning rest shall ye be saved; in quietness in confidence shall be your strength: ye would not”
— Isaiah 30:15
“Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come save you”
— Isaiah 35:4
“Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, his work before himHe shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, carry them in his bosom, shall gently lead those that are with young”
— Isaiah 40:10-11
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, not be weary; they shall walk, not faint”
— Isaiah 40:31
“But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine”
— Isaiah 43:1
“I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, of the son of man which shall be made as grassAnd forgettest the Lord thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, laid the foundations of the earth; hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? where is the fury of the oppressor?”
— Isaiah 51:12-13
“Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more”
— Isaiah 54:4
“Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not”
— Lamentations 3:57
“He said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put onThe life is more than meat, the body is more than raimentConsider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?”
— Luke 12:22-26
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing”
— Zephaniah 3:17
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, upbraideth not; it shall be given him”
— James 1:5
“The Lord shall fight for you, ye shall hold your peace”
— Exodus 14:14
“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end”
— Ecclesiastes 3:11
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Bible offers abundant assurance and guidance for those fearing the future. Verses like Jeremiah 29:11, which affirms God’s plans for our welfare, and Philippians 4:6-7, which encourages us to present our anxieties to God in prayer, remind us that our future is secure in His hands. Through these scriptures, we learn to trust in God’s sovereignty and His unfailing love. Applying these teachings in our daily lives means embracing a life of faith over fear, seeking God’s guidance in prayer, and resting in the peace that surpasses all understanding. By doing so, we can face the uncertainties of the future with confident hope and unwavering trust in God’s perfect plan for our lives.