The future often seems uncertain, but the Bible offers wisdom and comfort. These 145 Bible verses about the future provide guidance and hope. These Scriptures remind us of God’s promises and His plans for us. They encourage us to walk with faith, hope, and unwavering trust in the One who holds the future in His hands.

Trusting God’s Plan

• Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
• Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
• Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
• Isaiah 58:11 – “The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.”
• Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
• Psalm 37:23-24 – “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”
• Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Hope for the Future

• Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
• Proverbs 23:18 – “There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.”
• Psalm 39:7 – “But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.”
• Romans 5:5 – “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
• 1 Peter 1:3 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
• Titus 1:2 – “In the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time.”
• Psalm 130:5 – “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.”
• Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
• Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

God’s Promises for the Future

• 2 Corinthians 1:20 – “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.”
• Hebrews 10:36 – “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
• 2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
• Joshua 23:14 – “Now I am about to go the way of all the earth. You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed.”
• Isaiah 55:11 – “So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
• Psalm 145:13 – “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.”
• Romans 4:21 – “Being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”
• Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
• 1 Kings 8:56 – “Praise be to the Lord, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses.”
• Hebrews 6:12 – “We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.”

God’s Guidance for the Future

• Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
• Proverbs 3:6 – “In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
• Isaiah 30:21 – “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.””
• Psalm 25:4-5 – “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”
• John 16:13 – “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.”
• Psalm 143:10 – “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.”
• Isaiah 48:17 – “This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.”
• James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
• Psalm 25:9 – “He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.”
• John 14:26 – “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”

God’s Provision for the Future

• Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
• Psalm 34:10 – “The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.”
• Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
• 2 Corinthians 9:8 – “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
• Matthew 7:11 – “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”
• Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
• Psalm 37:25 – “I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.”
• 2 Peter 1:3 – “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”
• Romans 8:32 – “He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”

Faith in the Future

• Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
• Mark 11:24 – “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
• Matthew 21:22 – “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
• James 1:6 – “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”
• Romans 10:17 – “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”
• 2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we live by faith, not by sight.”
• Matthew 17:20 – “He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.””
• Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
• Hebrews 10:22 – “Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.”
• Romans 4:20-21 – “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”

Courage for the Future

• Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
• 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
• 1 Chronicles 28:20 – “David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.”
• Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?”
• John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
• Psalm 31:24 – “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
• Romans 8:31 – “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
• Isaiah 41:13 – “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”

Peace about the Future

• John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
• Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
• Colossians 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
• Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
• 2 Thessalonians 3:16 – “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
• Psalm 29:11 – “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”
• Matthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
• Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
• Psalm 119:165 – “Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”
• 1 Peter 3:11 – “They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.”

Salvation and the Future

• Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
• John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
• John 14:6 – “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
• Acts 4:12 – “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
• Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
• Romans 10:9-10 – “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”
• 2 Timothy 1:9 – “He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.”
• 1 John 5:11-12 – “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.”
• Titus 3:5 – “He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”

Assurance of the Future

• John 10:28 – “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
• Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
• John 6:37 – “All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.”
• Philippians 1:6 – “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
• 2 Timothy 4:18 – “The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
• Hebrews 13:5 – “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.””
• Psalm 91:4 – “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
• 1 John 2:25 – “And this is what he promised us—eternal life.”
• 1 Peter 1:5 – “Who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.”
• Romans 5:9 – “Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!”

Future Glory

• Romans 8:18 – “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
• 2 Corinthians 4:17 – “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
• Colossians 3:4 – “When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.”
• 1 Peter 5:10 – “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
• Romans 8:30 – “And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.”
• 1 Corinthians 2:9 – “However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him.”
• 2 Corinthians 3:18 – “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”
• Philippians 3:21 – “Who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.”
• Ephesians 3:20-21 – “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
• 2 Thessalonians 2:14 – “He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

God’s Sovereignty over the Future

• Daniel 2:21 – “He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.”
• Isaiah 46:10 – “I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’”
• Proverbs 16:9 – “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
• Psalm 33:11 – “But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.”
• Isaiah 14:24 – “The Lord Almighty has sworn, “Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen.”
• Proverbs 16:4 – “The Lord works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.”
• Ephesians 1:11 – “In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.”
• Acts 2:23 – “This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.”

Preparing for the Future

• Proverbs 6:6-8 – “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”
• Luke 14:28 – “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?”
• Proverbs 21:5 – “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”
• Proverbs 24:27 – “Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.”
• 1 Corinthians 16:2 – “On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.”
• Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
• James 4:13-15 – “Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.””
• Proverbs 13:16 – “All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.”
• Proverbs 20:18 – “Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance.”

Kingdom of God and the Future

• Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
• Luke 17:20-21 – “Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.””
• Matthew 24:14 – “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
• Revelation 11:15 – “The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign for ever and ever.””
• Matthew 4:17 – “From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.””
• Colossians 1:13 – “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”
• John 3:5 – “Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.”
• Daniel 7:14 – “He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.”
• Romans 14:17 – “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
• 1 Corinthians 4:20 – “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.”

Living with Purpose for the Future

• Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
• Psalm 138:8 – “The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands.”
• Philippians 2:13 – “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”
• Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
• Acts 13:36 – “Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed.”
• Job 42:2 – “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.”

God’s Timing for the Future

• Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
• Habakkuk 2:3 – “For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.”
• Psalm 31:15 – “My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.”
• Galatians 4:4 – “But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law.”
• Ecclesiastes 8:6 – “For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person may be weighed down by misery.”
• 2 Peter 3:8 – “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.”
• Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
• Isaiah 60:22 – “The least of you will become a thousand, the smallest a mighty nation. I am the Lord; in its time I will do this swiftly.”
• Isaiah 49:8 – “This is what the Lord says: “In the time of my favor I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances.”
• Romans 5:6 – “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.”

Conclusion

As we look to the future, these 145 Bible verses about the future remind us of God’s steadfast love, guiding us with hope and assurance. May these Scriptures strengthen your faith, offering comfort and clarity in times of uncertainty. Embrace the promises within these verses, trusting that God holds your life securely in His hands, leading you towards a future filled with peace and purpose.