"When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge." Proverbs 14:32
The truth of our relationship with God comes out when we're in a jam. When we're put in a position of having to trust Him, we find out if we really trust Him or not. Those that don't trust Him will be brought down by every calamity. Those that do trust Him can't be brought down by anything, even death. We are not to become strong but find our strength in Him.