The opening night of The General Assembly International Conference at Koinonia Global carried an atmosphere of deep reverence, hunger, and spiritual alignment. Ministering during the evening session, Pastor E.A. Adeboye delivered a timeless message titled “The Call Always Comes Before the Mandate.” It was a reminder to the body of Christ that before God entrusts anyone with an assignment, He first draws that person to Himself.
This Day 1 message set the tone for the entire conference as Daddy G.O. emphasized intimacy with God, obedience, and personal transformation as the foundation for Kingdom service.
The Call Always Comes Before the Mandate
Understanding the Call of God
According to Pastor Adeboye, many believers assume that being born again or attending church automatically qualifies them for divine assignments. However, the Kingdom operates differently. Before God sends a man, He calls him, shapes him, and separates him for His purpose.
The call of God is not merely an invitation to ministry; it is a summons to relationship, a journey of alignment where God works on a person’s heart before placing a mandate on their shoulders.
Daddy G.O. explained that God calls us for three primary reasons:
- To Know Him Personally
God desires fellowship before function. The depth of your assignment is often tied to the depth of your intimacy with Him. - To Transform You Internally
Before God uses a vessel, He must clean, prune, and refine it. This internal work prepares the believer for long-lasting impact. - To Empower You for Kingdom Work
No divine mandate is achievable through human ability alone. God equips the called with grace, wisdom, and supernatural help.
Not Everyone Hears the Call
One of the striking truths emphasized in the sermon was that not everyone who is called actually hears God’s voice. Distractions, wrong priorities, and spiritual lukewarmness often hinder many believers from recognizing divine instructions.
Pastor Adeboye highlighted that hearing the call requires:
- Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit
- A consistent prayer life
- A heart that genuinely seeks to do God’s will
- Willingness to surrender personal ambitions
He explained that God is always speaking, but it takes humility and attention to hear Him clearly.
Responding to God’s Call the Right Way
Daddy G.O. went further to teach that hearing the call is not enough—it must be answered with sincerity and the right motives. Some people attempt to accept God’s call because they expect fame, money, or glory. But such faulty foundations eventually lead to frustration.
The right response to God’s call involves:
- Obedience, even when the instruction is uncomfortable
- Sacrifice, because every divine assignment has a price
- Consistency, since Kingdom work requires endurance
- Purity of intention, focusing on service, not self-gain
Pastor Adeboye reminded believers that God is not impressed by outward enthusiasm if the heart is not aligned. What truly counts is **pure obedience born out of love.
The Mandate Comes With Divine Empowerment
One of the most comforting parts of the message was Daddy G.O.’s assurance that God never gives a mandate without supplying the strength needed to fulfill it.
Every assignment from God comes with:
- Grace
- Provision
- Spiritual backing
- Wisdom
- Divine protection
He explained that Biblical examples from Moses to Paul show that human weakness is never a barrier when God is the One who sends you.
Pastor Adeboye encouraged believers not to fear the assignments God places before them. As long as the call came from God, the empowerment will follow.
A Call to Urgency: The Time Is Short
Pastor Adeboye ended his message with a sobering reminder: the end is near, and the Church must move with speed. There is no time for complacency or half-hearted Christianity. God is raising men and women who are fully surrendered and ready to carry out His mandate with precision.
The General Assembly’s Day 1 ended with a renewed sense of purpose. Many hearts were stirred, and many believers responded to God in prayer, asking for grace to hear, obey, and follow His call without hesitation.
Conclusion
The message “The Call Always Comes Before the Mandate” was more than a sermon—it was a prophetic charge. Pastor E.A. Adeboye reminded us that before God uses anyone, He first calls them into fellowship. For those who choose to listen and respond, God equips them with everything needed to fulfill His assignment.
If you missed the session, the full message is available on the Koinonia Global YouTube channel. Day 1 has set a powerful foundation for what promises to be an extraordinary conference.