Mary’s Faith: 19 Bible Verses on Faith and Believing

Soak in these Bible verses on faith and believing, and learn from Mary’s example of faith in this interactive Daily Time™ Devotional this Advent.

* This is week two from God With You: A Personalized Advent Devotional


Week 2: Mary’s Faith-Filled Obedience

Read: Luke 1:26-56; 2:5-7

Isn’t it scary to step out in faith?

One thing I have to keep telling myself when I need to step out in faith is that I’m not walking alone. Nor are you. Emmanuel, God with you. Remember?

God is walking right beside you, holding your hand, and strengthening you. Cool, yeah?

For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’ Isaiah 41:13

The angel Gabriel visited Mary and that short meeting changed the course of history forever. Even though this big “impossibility” was presented to her, she still believed. She said, “let it be done” (Luke 1:38).

Zechariah asked “how” and Mary asked “how.” What’s the difference? 

Zechariah asked with doubt, and Mary asked with faith. Her question of how was asked in more of a “I know this will happen. What’s the plan?” kind of way. Zechariah’s question of how was followed with more of a “wha—?? We’re old, dude. Beyond the natural way of things. You know that, right?” 

On the outside, his wording can still seem pretty innocent. But we know God looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). 

Mary allowed the Holy Spirit to come upon her to do what God wanted done. What if she didn’t believe God’s plan for her? But God had already picked the perfect person; He must have looked at her heart and saw faith. 

I’m grateful for her faith-filled obedience! 

I’d like to be like that. It’s important, right? So during this Advent, I’m making no room for doubt, and soaking in Bible verses on faith! Will you join me?

19 Bible Verses on Faith and Believing

Romans 10:17

So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 

Luke 17:5

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” 

Luke 17:6

The Lord said, “If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you would tell this sycamore tree, ‘Be uprooted and be planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.

Hebrews 12:2

Looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Matthew 17:20

He said to them, “Because of your unbelief. For most certainly I tell you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. 

Mark 11:22-23

Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. 23  For most certainly I tell you, whoever may tell this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and doesn’t doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is happening, he shall have whatever he says. 

Mark 11:24

Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.

Habakkuk 2:4

…the righteous will live by his faith. 

Matthew 9:28

When he had come into the house, the blind men came to him. Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They told him, “Yes, Lord.”

Romans 3:22

Even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on all those who believe. For there is no distinction,

Luke 7:9

When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned and said to the multitude who followed him, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith, no, not in Israel.”

Mark 9:23

Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”

Luke 8:48

He said to her, “Daughter, cheer up. Your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”

Acts 6:8

Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. 

Psalm 119:66

Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

Mark 5:36

But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Don’t be afraid, only believe.”

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:6

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

Romans 10:8-9

But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart;” that is, the word of faith which we preach: 9 that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 

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Journaling Section

Write: Luke 1:28 Having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!”

Say: The Lord is with me. (See Isaiah 41:10)

Discover: Look at our key verse of Luke 1:28 again. The angel calls Mary “highly favored.” Look up Ephesians 1:6. Who did God give the same kind of acceptance and blessing? (It’s even the same Greek word!)

Reflect: With what can you choose to walk in faith and believe God? Write it in your journal with the following statement: 

  • I choose to have faith in God about (fill-in-the-blank) because He is with me.

Pray the Bible verses about faith and believing (see above) over yourself. 


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4 Comments

  1. It’s so important to have faith, not just now, but all the time. And it’s just as important to be armed with these verses to look back on when we struggle. Thanks Kelly!

  2. Kelly, this is such a timely post. Maintaining and strengthening our faith and trust in God is so important in this challenging time where we might turn to fear and worry instead. Thanks for the reminders and the verses that will help arm us and deepen our faith.

    1. Right, Anne. There is so much distraction out there. I just want to keep focused on His promises! Thanks for stopping by!

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