Greatness of Olodumare

Aboru Aboye.

When we call upon the great, wonderful, charming and all encompassing Olodumare it becomes necessary for us to be mindful or aware of who it is we are calling. We must know who we are calling. Why? Because we cannot love, revere and follow someone wholeheartedly whom we do not in some good measure know, perceive and see. We must know the greatness, dignity, benevolence and boundless power of Olodumare. This name Olodumare should inspire immediate awe, wonder, assurance and affection in us because this name is a manifestation of who Olodumare is in relation to our needs, yearnings and longings. 

Olodumare means: The loving, lovable and charming cherisher Supreme Being who is the sole source, sovereign owner and inconceivable repository of all auspicious and desirable virtues, delightful qualities, energies and powers. Olodumare is the Supreme Emanator (Creator) from whom all things existing, visible and invisible are continually, moment-to-moment coming forth from. Olodumare is always creating, nourishing and lovingly upholding, manifesting and projecting this boundless creation through His ase, wisdom, knowledge, understanding and kindness. He did not create long ago but is continually creating, rendering and refreshing the present creation of living and non-living realities out of His boundless and inconceivable power, energy and gracefulness. 

The generous and magnanimous overflow of the great being of Olodumare has to be known, pondered and appreciated so as to make possible the arising of genuine confidence and trust based on personal experience of His energy, power, presence and ase in our hearts and upon our minds.

Iba Olodumare. Olodumare is the giver of wisdom, power and gracefulness to the humble, sincere, upright and truthful. We should be mindful in our hearts of the meaning, power and relevance of the great and unparalleled name of OLODUMARE. There is power is this name. The Name and the Named are one and inseparable. When we call upon Olodumare we are calling upon our lives all that this great name means, represents and embodies. When we call Olodumare we are expressing our longing and desire to be imbued with His auspicious, beautiful, upright and charming qualities. When we call upon Olodumare pronouncing with reverence, awe and affection His great name, we are acknowledging that all power and ability are His alone and that without His support, blessing and consent we cannot achieve or pursue anything successfully.

Olodumare is He who sees all and knows all. Whether the thing known or seen is facing Him or is behind Him. (He knows and understands us and all things perfectly). No one need inform or remind Him of anything.

Olodumare is the unfailing and sure one whom you call in your experience of distress. He gives relief, remedy and abiding comfort.

Olodumare is the one orisa, irunmole and human beings confide in when troubles come upon you because He will not only lovingly hear you but He can and will take steps to relief you of your sorrow, pain and distress.

Olodumare is there since before the beginning of time. He alone saw when iwa, suuru, ase and Otito were manifesting and born to bless the realm of gods and men.

Olodumare is the supreme chief, leader, guide and holy elder who is the most ancient yet remains forever youthful. Iba! Iba! Iba Olodumare!

Olodumare is the one of might, majesty and power. He is the Supreme Power and is the one who is able to do.

Olodumare is our original parent and primordial ancestor. So do we see the greatness, wonder, wisdom and untraceable ways of Olodumare.

Olodumare is our Friend, Father, Mother and Heart Companion. Olodumare loves, cherishes and believes in us more tha we can at present comprehend. Let us trust and confide in Him. And peace, joy, strength and contentment will alway be ours. Olodumare longs to share His love, power and aims with us. You are His. And He is yours. Say and ponder His name with awe, love and reverence. His name is the Supreme power, remedy and charm.

Aboru Aboye.