There’s a powerful but tragic figure in the New Testament that many people overlook. His name is Demas. At one point, he was part of the apostle Paul’s ministry team—mentioned alongside faithful men like Luke and Mark. In Philemon 24 and Colossians 4:14, he’s listed as a fellow worker, even sending greetings to the churches.
But something changed. In 2 Timothy 4:10, Paul writes these sobering words: “For Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.”
Demas had seen the power of the gospel at work. He had the opportunity to serve on the front lines of the early church. But eventually, the pull of the world was stronger than his commitment to Christ. His name went from being on the team to becoming a warning.
This message clip is a challenge to each of us:
Are we living a life God can use, or are we at risk of drifting away from the purpose He has for us?
So many people start well but allow the distractions of life—success, recreation, relationships, or busyness—to push faith to the background. We may not say we’re walking away from God, but slowly, our hearts turn toward other things.
It’s easy to justify: “I’ll serve later.” “I’ll get back to church when things calm down.” “God understands, I’m just in a busy season.” But like Demas, we can slowly walk away from what matters most—and miss out on the joy and fulfillment of being used by God.
Don’t miss your moment.
God invites us to be part of something eternal—to pray with people, serve the church, share the gospel, and see lives changed. There is no greater purpose than to be a vessel for His glory.
Watch the message clip here:
Watch: Don’t Miss Your Moment – Will You Be Used by God?
Scripture References:
Philemon 23–24, Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:10, Matthew 7:21–23
Let’s commit to finishing well, staying faithful, and living a life that God can use for His kingdom.
Full Message at https://youtu.be/Jf7_gt7HOLg