Actually, for the Christian, the thought is in the Bible.
1 Corinthians 10:13: (NET) “No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.”
God permits Christians to be tried in order to promote the fruits of righteousness. The Apostle James wrote, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:2-4 (NKJV)
God is always with you. “The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them.” (Psalm 34:7 NKJV)
Let this knowledge enlarge our confidence and faith. We realize that earthly powers may oppose us. While in our own strength, we may be truly powerless to resist our adversaries. And in addition to human adversaries, Christians battle with spiritual wickedness in exalted places – against Satan and his minions of darkness (Ephesians 6:12). However, on the other hand, “greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) All the heavenly hosts obey the divine will and may be employed according to divine wisdom.
Hebrews 13:5-6: (NKJV) “For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ‘The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’”
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