Kingdom of God – God’s rule over all creation; those who have responded to Him. Spiritual and Ethical reality Not a physical Kingdom – Transformation of Heart and Mind The World of Darkness – The complete opposite of God. Satan and his demons Hosea 4:6 – Lack of knowledge people parish Ignorance – Deception and Destruction Follows We are intentionally or unintentionally building the Kingdom of God Mother – Bring up a Child with Care and Affection. By decision or by design – a mother’s love brought you comfort, knowledge and peace Mary, Mother of Jesus - Luke 1, 2 Unmarried woman, a virgin anointed with Great Favor (V28) Become pregnant with a baby boy, He will reign as King of Israel forever (V31, V33-38). Spirit of Holiness fell upon her and shadow of power was received Elizabeth, V37, Not one promise from God is empty of power Mary accepted, yes! I will be a mother for the Lord, I accept whatever he has for me Treasured who the child was and hid God’s promises about her son in her heart. Luke 2:19 Mary was able to teach Jesus to think, analyze and empower Him in who He was created to be. Jesus grew in Wisdom and Favor with God and man (V52) Spiritual Authority – Understands that there is a choice between the Kingdom of God and The World of Darkness (2 Corinthians 4:3-4, TPT) Right to make use of God’s power to enforce Spiritual Laws Takes on the assignment to steward your spiritual development in the things of God (Matthew 22:37, TPT) Pray out God’s perfect will in your life Understand that the attack is now, but on the blessings before us Believes in you like no other person in the Earth because of the time spent with the you and their growth in God (John 2:1-5, TPT) Mary – Jesus’ mother was the only human being that was with him all of his life. She received him, raises him and worshiped him as he was crucified Luke 2:19(TPT) Luke 2:49-51(TPT) Application of Kingdom Motherhood - Jesus turns water into wine – Wedding at Cana John 2:3 (NKJV) (V4) – Woman (V5) – Whatever He says you do it (V11) – This was the beginning…. Consistency in the Kingdom will bring you maturity in the Supernatural Thoughts reveal the influence of God in your heart, No Godly thoughts – you are being influenced by the World of Darkness Unclean Spirits are looking for a body to occupy to express themselves, be a vessel for God and cast down every opportunity to distract you Application: Choose God Every day (Matthew 6:33), Forgive Always (Matthew 16;14) and Fall in Love with Revelation of God’s Word (Hebrews 4:12)