The Bible is filled with encouragement and guidance for those stepping into new journeys, whether physical, spiritual, or emotional. God calls us to move forward in faith, trusting His plans and provisions. Here are key themes related to “going places,” each with verses to strengthen and inspire you on your path.
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God Directs Our Steps
Whenever we embark on a journey, it is comforting to know that God is in control of our steps. He sees the path ahead and lovingly directs us. Even when the way seems unclear, He is faithful to guide us when we trust in Him.
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”
Psalm 37:23
“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.”
Isaiah 30:21
“Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, ‘This is the way you should go,’ whether to the right or to the left.”
Jeremiah 10:23
“I know, Lord, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course.”
Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”
Stepping Out in Faith
Sometimes God calls us to step into the unknown, requiring faith and trust. Though the journey may seem daunting, He promises to be with us and equip us for what lies ahead.
Hebrews 11:8
“It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going.”
Joshua 1:9
“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Matthew 14:29
“‘Yes, come,’ Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we live by believing and not by seeing.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
Leaving the Past Behind
God calls us to move forward, leaving behind past mistakes, regrets, or comfort zones. His grace allows us to press on toward a new future with Him.
Philippians 3:13-14
“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”
Isaiah 43:18-19
“But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”
Luke 9:62
“But Jesus told him, ‘Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.'”
Genesis 12:1
“The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you.'”
2 Corinthians 5:17
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”
God’s Presence Goes With Us
Wherever we go, we do not go alone. God’s presence is with us, providing peace, strength, and assurance.
Exodus 33:14
“The Lord replied, ‘I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.'”
Psalm 23:4
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”
Matthew 28:20
“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
“So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
Isaiah 41:10
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”
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God Opens and Closes Doors
Not every path is meant for us to take. God, in His wisdom, opens the right doors and closes the wrong ones. Trusting Him means surrendering our plans and letting Him lead.
Revelation 3:8
“I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny me.”
Proverbs 16:9
“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”
Isaiah 22:22
“I will give him the key to the house of David—the highest position in the royal court. When he opens doors, no one will be able to close them; when he closes doors, no one will be able to open them.”
Acts 16:6-7
“Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there.”
Psalm 32:8
“The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.'”
Going to Spread the Gospel
God calls us to go and share the Good News. Whether near or far, we are sent to make disciples and bring light to the world.
Mark 16:15
“And then he told them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.'”
Romans 10:14-15
“But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, ‘How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!'”
Matthew 9:37-38
“He said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.'”
Acts 1:8
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Isaiah 6:8
“Then I heard the Lord asking, ‘Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?’ I said, ‘Here I am. Send me.'”
Our Eternal Destination
As we journey through life, our ultimate destination is eternity with Christ. The Bible reminds us that we are only passing through this world and that our true home is in heaven.
John 14:2-3
“There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.”
Philippians 3:20
“But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.”
Hebrews 13:14
“For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.”
2 Corinthians 4:18
“So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.”
Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”