Firm up

Step 4 of “Act with Humility” is based on 1 Peter 5:8-14. These verses highlight a promise of what God will do to help suffering believers. My summary is that he will firmly equip believers, give them a firm resolve, put them on a firm foundation, and stiffen them spiritually for whatever persecution lays ahead. The words firm and stiffen stand out.

Hairspray comes to mind as a possible tool to illustrate this. Gusty wind persecutes the best coiffure. Using hairspray, both women and guys (now days) firm and stiffen their hair before venturing outside (where windy torments abound). Help me out here. Is this an idea with any merit?