Faith is at the very heart of our walk with God. It’s not just believing that God exists, but trusting Him deeply enough to act, even when the outcome is uncertain. Stepping out on faith is more than words; it’s a surrender of control, a willingness to move forward when you can’t see the whole path. This kind of faith is bold, sometimes scary, but always powerful. Throughout Scripture, God called ordinary people to extraordinary things, not because they were qualified, but because they trusted Him enough to take the first step.
Think of Abraham, who left everything familiar to follow a promise. Or Moses, who led a nation into the unknown with only God’s word to guide him. Esther walked into a king’s court without assurance of survival. Peter stepped out of a boat onto a stormy sea. These were not reckless decisions. They were faith-fueled choices grounded in trust that God was bigger than the risk.
Stepping out on faith often means choosing obedience over comfort, courage over certainty, and movement over waiting for guarantees. It’s an active, living faith that believes God will meet you when you go where He sends. These 35 Bible verses remind us that God honors those who step into the unknown with trust in His promises.
Bible Verses About Stepping Out on Faith
1. Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2. 2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
3. James 2:17
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
4. Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham, when he was called… went out, not knowing whither he went.
5. Matthew 14:29
And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
6. Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7. Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God…
8. Romans 4:20-21
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith… being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
9. Joshua 1:9
Be strong and of a good courage… for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
10. Genesis 12:1
Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country… unto a land that I will shew thee.
11. Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
12. Psalm 37:23-24
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord… Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
13. Isaiah 43:2
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee…
14. Matthew 17:20
If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed… nothing shall be impossible unto you.
15. Romans 10:17
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
16. Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not… for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee…
17. Psalm 56:3
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
18. Mark 11:24
What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
19. Exodus 14:13-14
Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord… The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
20. Galatians 2:20
I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
21. 1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
22. Psalm 112:7
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
23. Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised).
24. Luke 1:45
And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
25. John 14:1
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
26. Psalm 46:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear…
27. Isaiah 26:3-4
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee…
28. Mark 9:23
If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
29. Acts 5:29
We ought to obey God rather than men.
30. Romans 1:17
The just shall live by faith.
31. Genesis 22:8
And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb…
32. Hebrews 11:11
Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed… because she judged him faithful who had promised.
33. 2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
34. Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
35. Psalm 20:7
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Stepping Out on Faith
Stepping out on faith is not about reckless moves or blind leaps. It’s about trusting God enough to move forward even when the way ahead isn’t fully clear. The Bible shows us again and again that God honors movement when it’s rooted in faith. He didn’t give Noah all the blueprints before asking him to build. He didn’t show Abraham the final destination before asking him to leave. He simply asked them to obey and trust that He would provide along the way. In your own life, there may be moments when God calls you to step out, take a risk, or start something new. You might not have all the answers, but what you do have is His promise that He’ll be with you. Faith isn’t proven in comfort. It’s revealed in action. When we step out, we invite God to meet us on the waters, in the wilderness, or wherever He’s calling us next.
Say This Prayer
Lord, I thank You for calling me into a life of faith. There are times I feel afraid, uncertain, or unqualified, but I know that You go before me. Help me to trust You enough to move, even when I don’t see the whole picture. Give me the courage to obey when it’s uncomfortable and to believe when things feel uncertain. Strengthen my heart to walk by faith and not by sight. Remind me that Your promises are sure and Your presence goes with me. I choose today to take the next step You are leading me to take. In Jesus’ name, Amen.