I know, I'm a terrible person, I only reproduced the conclusion of a four-verse sentence chock full of ideas and arguments. "If this is so," implies that the reader knows what 'this' is, and here we are missing it. Well firstly, I recommend taking the time to go find 2 Peter chapter 2 verse 4 and reading to this one. Secondly, you can read a summary.
2 Peter 2 is talking about false teachers. Peter confirms that there will definitely be false teachers, but also that they are condemned. In verse four he begins an argument around this - "if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell" is one example of "this" being so in our final verse. If God really condemned the angels who fell short, then we can know that God knows how and will rescue the upright from falling and will send liars to condemnation. In verse five he continues this argument - "if He did not spare the world but flooded it, saving only Noah and seven others for their uprightness" is true, then surely God knows how to protect those who serve Him honestly. In verses six and seven, "if God really decimated Sodom and Gomorrah, but rescued Lot, (who in verse eight is declared righteous)" then doesn't He know how to save us from our pining too?
You're going to go through trials, but you can be sure that just as God was just and good throughout history, just as He saved His people from falling in trials before, so He will to you now. God is the justice system; He's not unfair and even if you didn't deserve your situation, He'll use it for your ultimate good. I can guarantee it.
There is example after example in the Bible where this is proven, and surely even in your own life you can see it! So just keep on believing it. God delivers His children. Hold on.
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