Pastor's Corner
February 2026
Second Chance
1 John
4:8 “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
4:19 “We love him, because he first loved us.”
God is love, defines true love as originating from God, emphasizing that “we love him, because (we come to the truth, the realization that) he “first loved us.” God is the very definition of love. In 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 it describes love as patient, kind, not envious or boastful, and enduring. This is the very essence of who God is. He treats us with love, patience, and kindness. I am so glad he does not treat us as we deserve or even as we treat others.
True love begins with God and is a sacrificial love. In 1 John 4:10 John tells us, “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but he loved us, and sent his son to be the propitiation for our sins.” This highlights the highest form of love, laying down one’s life for others (John 15:13), while 1 Peter 4:8 encourages doing all things with love and keeping it fervent (real).”
Happy Valentines Day. Let us show the world what true love is. Keep it real.
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.
