Anchorage, Alaska

Who is your Goliath?

Many of you have watched the Seinfeld episode entitled, "The Soup Nazi."  Anchorage has its real life version.  He is known as the Hot Dog Nazi (and many other names).  Posted on his stand are rules that must be followed if you want to be served and not "yelled" at..

His presence is like that of Goliath.

Israel didn't want to cross Goliath.  Standing at a distance, his taunting brought fear to the Israelite troops.

In taking on the giant, David said, "'The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.'" 1 Samuel 17:37 ESV

Who is your Goliath?

In fighting Goliath, David prefigures Jesus.  Your Goliath, that makes your knees tremble like the Israelites, has been defeated by Jesus.  He defeated Goliath not with sling and rock, but with nails and spear driven into his own body. 

Jesus' death has deafeated your Goliath of sin.

By the way, I was too afraid to purchase a hot dog.  Hard to believe, I know.

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Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012 Douglas P. Brauner.  ARR.