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RefugeMen is a Men's Ministry that is all about developing meaningful relationships between men that will strengthen families, the church body and equipping men to be disciples of Jesus Christ.

10/25/2026

Men’s Daily Devotional

October 25th 2026

Scripture:
Isaiah 64:6 “For all of us have become like one who is unclean, And all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment; And all of us wither like a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.” (NASB)

Observation:
I didn't like Mondays growing up. It wasn’t because it was the start of a new week; it was garbage day at our house. I needed to clean out the garbage and make sure the can was at the curb. Today's verse is one we probably don't like because it talks about being unclean. How all our good deeds are just like filthy garments, and our iniquities or sin take us away. Taking out the garbage took me away from playing with my friends or doing something I enjoyed.

Our sin takes us away from the presence of God. He can't have anything to do with sin so we must ask for forgiveness. You know about "junk mail,” right? You know, the stuff you toss in the garbage while going through the important mail. Well, like taking out the garbage or sorting the mail, we need to examine our lives sometimes. So, take out the stuff that is junk. Nobody likes the job, but it needs to be done. It will bring us closer to God and who doesn't need that!

Application:

1) Think about what you just read.
2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight.
3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it.
4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

10/24/2026

Men’s Daily Devotional

October 24th 2026

Scripture:
Job 23:11 “My foot has held fast to His path; I have kept His way and not turned aside.” (NASB)

Observation:
I wanted to turn around and go back, but couldn’t. While climbing higher and higher, the heat intensified, the smoke got thicker and thicker, but this was the path that I had to take to get to the top of the ladder in order to put water on the fire. Sometimes the path we choose in our life will lead to places that aren't the most comfortable - like climbing an aerial ladder. The things we see along that path may want us to turn around or veer left or right, but if we hold fast to His path we will get to the end.

Today's verse speaks of holding fast to God's path and keeping His way, not turning aside to another way. Too often we find ourselves wanting to turn off the path that God has placed us on. Maybe the journey has gotten a little rough? Maybe smoke and fire stand in our way? But if we hold course, we will see the destination He has for us. I'm sure we have all heard the saying, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going!” Let's get tough for Christ and keep going! Find strength in Him to stay the course!

Application:

1) Think about what you just read.
2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight.
3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it.
4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

10/09/2026

Men’s Daily Devotional

October 9th 2026

Scripture:
Ephesians 4:22-23 "…that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, 23 and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind…" (NASB)

Observation:
I had to get past it. He told me just score it, then strike it, but I just wasn't confident that I could do it. I was learning how to cut glass, and the guy teaching me kept repeating himself: “Score it, then strike it.” I had the scoring part down, but when it came to striking, I just didn't use enough force and ended up breaking more glass than cutting.

Today's verse speaks of laying aside those things from our old self, our former manner of life, that is being corrupted by sin, and to renew our minds. Striking the glass with the right amount of pressure meant the difference between a nice clean cut or breaking the whole piece. As I began to learn the difference, I thought back to my anger days when my temper ran my life, and not Christ. I had to learn the right way to do things, the right amount of pressure in life, and how to get rid of the former things. Sometimes we have to apply the right amount of pressure to our lives to rid those things that need to be cut clean. So when you find them, score them, then strike them out of your life by having a renewed mind in Christ.

Application:

1) Think about what you just read.
2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight.
3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it.
4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

10/06/2026

Men’s Daily Devotional

October 6th 2026

Scripture:
Proverbs 28:13 “He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. (NASB)

Observation:
She wanted us to paint over it, but that wasn’t going to take care of the problem. An elderly customer wanted us to paint over the rotten wood at the base of her exterior door. We could have done that and walked away, but the right thing to do was to clean out the rotten wood and find out why the problem existed in the first place.

Today's verse speaks of those who conceal their transgressions. They will not prosper. But if we confess and forsake our sins, we will receive God’s compassion. When we conceal sin, we cannot grow in the Lord. The guilt alone can haunt us until we become so consumed that we will eventually have to deal with it. Coming clean, like putting in new wood on the lady's house, gets the job done. But we still have to find the reason behind the rotten wood. In her case, it was the way the stone pushed the wood towards the door instead of away from it. Kind of like sin. If we don't make sure we are pushing away those things that cause us to sin, they will consume us.

Application:

1) Think about what you just read.
2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight.
3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it.
4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

10/05/2026

Men’s Daily Devotional

October 5th 2026

Scripture:
Romans 8:5 “For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” (NASB)

Observation:
My mind said, "Get out!" However, something in my spirit said, "Keep going!" We were searching for a person reported to be in the burning building. As we crawled along the dark, hot, smoky second floor, we could tell the fire was getting worse with each passing minute. That's when my mind said to get out, but deep within I felt a leading to keep going, one more room to check.

Today's verse speaks of those of us who are being led by our flesh. Our minds are set on fleshly things, but those of us who know the Spirit of God are being led by the Spirit. Turning the corner to the last room before we were to bail out, we found a man lying unconscious due to the smoke. We carried him to safety. If I had listened to my flesh, we would never have found him. I wonder how many times we are led by the Spirit to act, and yet follow where our flesh leads. Let's make sure we are listening to the Spirit of God instead of our flesh.

Application:

1) Think about what you just read.
2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight.
3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it.
4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

10/04/2026

Men’s Daily Devotional

October 4th 2026

Scripture:
Ecclesiastes 7:8 “The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit.” (NASB)

Observation:
He was rushing to get it done; I was taking my time. We were both hired on a trial basis the same day. We were given tasks to perform for the day, and at the end of the shift, the manager was to come by and check our work. Throughout the day, the man hired alongside me kept coming by and telling me how many he had done, while I was slowly getting my work done. At the end of the day, when the manager came by, my coworker took pride in his quantity of work, while I displayed my superior quality.

The end of the matter is better than its beginning, and having patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit. After the manager inspected our work, he called us into the office and talked to us about what we accomplished. He was only keeping one of us for the opening he had. I was blessed to get the job. When I asked, “Why me?” His simple reply was that my work, although not as quantitative, was done correctly. The other man rushed and left things out. Take your time and do it right, finish strong, and let your work speak for itself!

Application:

1) Think about what you just read.
2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight.
3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it.
4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

09/30/2026

Men’s Daily Devotional

September 30th 2026

Scripture:
John 10:25 (NASB) “Jesus answered them, ‘I told you, and you do not believe; the works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify to Me.’”

Observation:
“Aren't you Jim's son?" I had heard that so many times as I started my career as a fire fighter. You see, my dad was a lieutenant in the same fire department. I never really thought about what that meant until a chief told me that I fight fires just like my dad.

Today's scripture shares Jesus saying that He was doing works in His Father's name, and that that work testified to who He was. I got to thinking, how my actions as a fire fighter testified to what and how my dad taught me about life, about looking sharp, dressing sharp, and being sharp, and about being proud of the family name. I wonder for those of us who know Christ, are we bringing Him honor and glory by how we live. Are we sharp for Christ…testifying to the wonders of a magnificent Father in Heaven by how we live out the Gospel; are those who see us wondering just what kind of God we serve? I guess the question is - can others see His hand upon our life by our actions? Something to think about as we go through life.

Application:

1) Think about what you just read.
2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight.
3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it.
4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

09/27/2026

Men’s Daily Devotional

September 27th 2026

Scripture:
Proverbs 16:7 (NASB) “When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”

Observation:
He got out of his car cursing and looking for a fight. While driving the other day, I was not paying attention as I should (no I was not on my cell phone). My attention was elsewhere. So when I pulled into the parking lot, I had unintentionally cut another driver off. What I didn't know was that he pulled right in behind me. So as I parked, he came rushing towards my vehicle. He began to scream at me wanting to fight. I simply said, "I was wrong. I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I should have been paying more attention."

Today's verse speaks of when a man's way is pleasing to the Lord; He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. No sooner had the words come out of my mouth that the man calmed down and said, “No problem. Sorry I got so mad. I'm just having a bad day and was taking it out on you.” Something simple as admitting our faults and failures can be pleasing unto the Lord and make our enemies find peace with us. The key is to own up to our faults and seeking to please the Lord with the truth. It can stop an enemy dead in their tracks. So don't be afraid to admit our mistakes. God will use them to bring peace to a situation.

Application:

1) Think about what you just read.
2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight.
3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it.
4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

09/27/2026

Men’s Daily Devotional

September 26th 2026

Scripture:
Philippians 3:10-11 (NASB) “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.”

Observation:
Every morning I wake up and put my hearing aids in. I have to admit there are days when I just don’t want to. I wonder to myself, “Why God? Why?” Then I take time to think about how my life has changed since the hearing aids. How through the deafness, I was able to hear the Lord calling. I think about the lives He has touched through my deafness, and I think about how I would go through it all again. When it becomes about me, then I have lost my focus on Jesus and the Father’s will, plan, and purpose.

Each of us has struggles. Each of us has one thing or another that we are struggling with today. Spend some time in prayer and come to a place where you understand that the pain and suffering make you stronger. If we go through trials and don’t learn, then we inevitably go through them again and again. I don’t know about you, but once is enough for me. Praise Him through the struggles for He is building character of Christ in us.

Application:

1) Think about what you just read.
2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight.
3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it.
4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

09/25/2026

Men’s Daily Devotional

September 25th 2026

Scripture:
Psalms 127:2 (NASB) “It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.”

Observation:
I have been down this road – where it was all about work and the money. Funny thing, the people that mattered most to me (my wife and children), whom I thought I was loving, were actually the ones who were hurting. I wasn’t helping them by working all those hours; I was hurting them by taking myself out of the picture. What would you rather have: a hundred dollars or a person who cares and loves you?

Sadly, the reality is that some of us say the money. As today’s scripture shares, God will take care of us even when we sleep. The question then becomes how do we take care of the people we love? Do we spend all of our time working to make money or do we spend our time with those we love making memories?

Application:

1) Think about what you just read.
2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight.
3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it.
4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

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922 West Park Street
Parker, FL
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Website

http://www.refugeag.org/

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