Drink Devotional Method: All Things Consist in Him (Colossians 1)

Today, we turn to Colossians chapter 1, where the apostle Paul lifts our hearts to see the supremacy of Christ. This chapter reminds us that all things exist and hold together in Him, encouraging us to live in His strength and fullness. All Things Consist in Him.

D – Devotional Reading (Colossians 1, KJV)

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,
2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,
5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:
7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.
9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
25 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;
26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
29 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

R – Reflection

As I read Colossians 1, I marvel that Christ not only created all things but also sustains all things. The phrase “by Him all things consist” reminds me that the very breath I take and the order of creation depend on His sustaining power. Without Christ, life unravels; with Him, everything holds together. This truth reassures me that even when life feels chaotic, Christ remains my anchor. He is before all things, and He holds me secure.

I – Instruction

This chapter teaches me that Christ is supreme over all creation, the church, and my life. Since all things consist in Him, I must live with the awareness that He holds everything together—my faith, my family, my work, and my future. His preeminence is not just theological; it is practical, calling me to yield every area of life to His lordship.

N – Now Live It

Today, I will live with confidence that Christ sustains me. Instead of letting worry control me, I will remind myself: all things consist in Him. When I face pressure at work, struggles at home, or uncertainty about the future, I will look to Christ who holds everything in His hands. I will also practice gratitude, thanking Him for being the One who keeps my life from falling apart.

K – Kneel in Prayer

Lord Jesus, I thank You that in You all things consist. You are before all things, and You hold my life together. Forgive me when I try to manage everything on my own and forget that You are in control. Help me to walk worthy of You, strengthened by Your might, and to live each day with gratitude for Your sustaining power. Be the center of my life, my church, and my family. In Your precious name, Amen.

You may also read our 2 Peter 3 Devotional.

🌿 About the DRINK Devotional Method

The DRINK Devotional Method is a structured personal devotional approach designed to help believers engage with Scripture to intentionally walk and grow daily with Christ.

• D – Devotional Reading: Read the selected Bible passage slowly and reverently (preferably at least 1 chapter).

• R – Reflection: Meditate on the truths revealed and how they apply to our walk with God.

• I – Instruction: Identify key lessons, commands, or promises to follow or hold onto.

• N – Now Live It: Commit to a specific action or change based on what God has shown to you today.

• K – Kneel in Prayer: Close with a sincere prayer, asking the Lord Jesus Christ for grace to live out His Word.

Whether you're just starting a daily devotional habit or seeking a more meaningful Christian devotional routine, DRINK offers a simple yet powerful guide to draw closer to God and let His Word shape your life.

You may also read more of my Daily Devotions here.

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