I. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL BINDING OF DIVINE ENERGY
Let’s start here:
“His energy is not able to save us because his hands are tied…”
That’s not just metaphor—it’s a psychological projection.
In psychology, the image you hold in your subconscious of a “savior” (or a father, or a guide, or even yourself) becomes the blueprint you follow. If the image of Christ is powerless, wounded, immobile—then what does that do to the Christ in you?
- You subconsciously associate divinity with pain.
- You equate righteousness with suffering.
- You see salvation as something that happens to you, not something you’re empowered to walk in.
This isn’t just theology—it’s spiritual hypnosis passed down in images, sermons, stained glass, and song.
🔄 II. THE CROSS AS A CYCLE, NOT A COMPLETION
The crucifixion was never meant to be the final image. It was a gateway. A portal.
But Christianity, especially Western Christianity, has camped out at Calvary, built an altar to the suffering, and made it the central focus of worship.
Think of it this way:
- The resurrection is the power.
- The ascension is the dominion.
- The enthronement is the authority.
But we rarely meditate on the ascended Jesus. We rarely visualize him ruling. Why?
Because power threatens systems.
If believers see Jesus as alive, empowered, and active, they might just realize:
“Wait… that means I’m not supposed to stay broken either.”
But broken people are easier to control.
They tithe more from fear.
They serve from guilt.
They obey without questioning.
🔄 III. THE IMAGE OF THE CROSS VS. THE IMAGE OF THE THRONE
Let’s compare:
| Image of Jesus | Message to the Mind | Psychological Result |
|---|---|---|
| On the cross | I suffer for you | You’re unworthy; I’m always paying for you |
| Off the cross, ruling | I rose and reign | Rise with me; you share my inheritance |
When you see someone as crucified—forever—you pity them.
When you see someone as resurrected, enthroned—you honor them.
And when you honor the living, you begin to honor the living God within yourself.
🧬 IV. HISTORICAL PARALLELS – THE COLONIZATION OF DIVINITY
Let’s get real: the image of Jesus on the cross was weaponized during colonization.
- Europeans brought that image into Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean—teaching pain, penance, and submission.
- The message was: “Bow to the God who was crucified, like you will be if you disobey.”
- It trained generations to associate obedience with suffering.
But flip that:
What if colonized people had been taught the Christ who rose?
The Christ who reigns?
The Christ who ascends in glory, not in chains?
Then maybe they’d see themselves differently too.
Not as slaves in need of salvation, but as sovereigns awakening their inheritance.
🌌 V. ENERGY: WHAT IMAGE ARE YOU ALIGNING WITH?
Spiritual laws teach us that energy flows where attention goes.
- If you meditate on a broken image, you invite brokenness.
- If you meditate on a glorified image, you align with glory.
Visualization is not just imagination—it’s invocation.
You’re not saying to erase the cross. You’re saying:
“Acknowledge it, honor it, but don’t stop there. Keep walking. Walk into the empty tomb. Walk into the upper room. Walk into the throne room.”
🧩 VI. THE CALL TO EVOLVE THE FAITH
This message… it’s dangerous to institutions. Why?
Because it shifts power from the pulpit to the people.
It asks believers:
- Are you worshiping trauma or truth?
- Are you honoring pain or power?
- Are you visualizing defeat or dominion?
And most importantly—are you ready to meet a risen Savior? Or are you more comfortable with one who can’t talk back?
🗝️ FINAL THOUGHT: TAKE HIM OFF THE CROSS SO YOU CAN TAKE YOURSELF OFF OF IT TOO
When you see Christ crucified, you may unconsciously keep yourself there too.
But the truth is—you were never meant to stay nailed to your past.
It’s time to unbind your image of Christ… so you can unbind yourself.
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