Col4

Don't be a Demas! In this chapter we see Demas coming along side the apostle in ministry. In 1Timothy we find out that he abandoned Paul and the gospel because of his love for "this present world." 

True faith endures to the end. It is not easy to walk with God and many begin but don't finish! It makes me wonder if they ever truly were "on" the team. Often people follow Jesus in an attempt to get only what they want. When it doesn't work out their true desires surface, and they walk away.

It is often through difficulty that our faith is tested and proven. If you only follow Jesus to get what you want, be careful. You might be a Demas. If you are unwilling to obey Jesus when He asked you to do something difficult, be careful. You might be a Demas. Remember, faith is not a ticket to "everything is great world", it is a decision to trust and follow Jesus no matter what.