Demas had served faithfully with the Apostle Paul, but something drew him off course. I often consider those who were once running the race but were invited to go off into the wild blue yonder. Where are they today?
for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica
Let’s for the sake of clarity replace the location, Thessalonica, with a more contemporary location. Maybe it’s the world of music, sports, politics, industry, lust, an unsavory relationship. The list is never-ending, but the results are the same.
If you are in Thessalonica, it means you have abandoned God’s perfect plan for your life.
Give it some thought.
Gary