Emphasis Preaching Journal

Two popular reality TV shows deal with pawnshops. They are Hardcore Pawn filmed in Detroit, and Pawn Stars, filmed in Las Vegas. The shows are intriguing for the audience does not know what item will come through the door next and the traumatic story that will accompany it. As the story line of the show unfolds, an individual in desperate need pawns an item to get some needed cash, with the hope that their luck will turn and they will be able to purchase the item back. Unfortunately for many, that is not the case. The pawnbroker can only hold onto an item for so long, until it must be sold for a profit. Pawnbroker Michael Krasow says, "I much prefer when people come back for their things, because telling someone they're way overdue and they've lost their item is not a fun part of this business. We always give people extra time. But sometimes that's not enough."

God told the people of Judah that a prophet will speak everything that God commands. Then God says, "Anyone who does not heed the words of the prophet, I myself will hold accountable." It is with sadness that God judges but sometimes time does run out.