Pastor's Corner
December 2024
When The Truth Comes
Isaiah 9:6
“For Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the Government shall be upon his shoulders: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
We tend to find truth when we seek it from the right source. Throughout the ages we can see this in the life of Israel. They were seeking truth, not from God who is truth absolutely, but from men, who were apt to have their own opinions.
Isaiah chapter eight is a perfect example of this, it gives us some examples of:
Wise, reliable counsel:
Listens carefully to God. (Isa. 8:11)
Is not quick to identify conspiracies. (Isa 8:12)
Avoids acting solely out of fear. (8:12)
Praises and respects the Lord. (8:13)
Unreliable counsel:
Ignores Gods law and testimony. (8:19-20)
Allows anger to distort things. (8:21)
Leads to trouble and anguish. (8:22).
Can you identify the sources of good and bad counsel in your life? Could someone use you as a source of wise counsel and advice? Wise counsel was given “unto us” one day, and He is coming to rule in power and might, as our wonderful counsellor. Even so come Lord Jesus!
Teresa and I wish each and every one a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Jeff
Our Pastor, Jeff Massey
Reverend Jeff Massey was licensed to preach at Cole's Cove Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Weaverville, NC on July 1, 2001. He preached for local pastors and helped in revivals. He also interim pastored for churches without pastors in Madison and Buncombe counties. He also conducted outside services at Lake Louise every Saturday evening for two summers. Rev Massey participated in radio broadcasts at Marshall's WHBK radio with other preachers from Cole's Cove Baptist Church.
On March 5, 2006, Reverend Massey was called to Stoney Fork Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Candler, NC, where he preached for two months. He was ordained on May 7, 2006 at Cole's Cove Independent Missionary Baptist Church and became the pastor of Stoney Fork Independent Missionary Baptist Church, where he is at the present time.
