In the Bible:
Genesis 37-50: Joseph is the 11th son of Jacob (Israel) and is known for his coat of many colors, his prophetic dreams, and his rise to power in Egypt. His story includes his betrayal by his brothers, his time as a slave, his imprisonment, and eventual elevation to a position of great authority under Pharaoh.
Key Verses:
Genesis 37:3-4: "Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate robe for him. When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him."
Genesis 50:20: "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."
In the Quran:
Surah Yusuf (Chapter 12): Joseph (Yusuf in Arabic) is also a prophet and is given a chapter dedicated to his story. His narrative includes his dreams, his brothers' jealousy, being sold into slavery, his integrity in rejecting the advances of his master’s wife, his imprisonment, and his rise to power in Egypt.
Key Verses:
Quran 12:4: "Remember when Joseph said to his father, 'O my father, indeed I have seen [in a dream] eleven stars and the sun and the moon; I saw them prostrating to me.'"
Quran 12:100: "And he (Joseph) raised his parents upon the throne, and they bowed to him in prostration. And he said, 'O my father, this is the explanation of my vision of before. My Lord has made it reality. And He was certainly good to me when He took me out of prison and brought you here from bedouin life after Satan had induced estrangement between me and my brothers. Indeed, my Lord is Subtle in what He wills. Indeed, it is He who is the Knowing, the Wise.'"
Joseph's story is one of faith, resilience, and divine providence in both religious texts, reflecting the broader themes of trust in God and the ultimate triumph of good over adversity.
In our journey through life, we often seek guidance and wisdom beyond our own understanding. St. Mykul’s prayer is a beautiful expression of this desire, a heartfelt plea for divine intervention and alignment with Jehovah’s will. It serves as a reminder of the profound connection we can cultivate with the divine, allowing us to become vessels of His wisdom and love.
St. Mykul’s prayer:
“I pray for Jehovah to speak through me all the time, and I pray for Jehovah to remove all my thoughts, and implant His thoughts all the time, as I do not even want my thoughts.”
Michael in the Bible:
Jude 1:9: "But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, 'The Lord rebuke you!'"
Michael contends with the devil over Moses' body.
Revelation 12:7-9: "Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him."
Michael leads the heavenly forces against the dragon (Satan).
Michael in the Quran:
Surah Al-Baqarah 2:98: "Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and messengers, to Gabriel and Michael, to Allah, is an enemy to those who reject Faith."
In Islam, Michael (Mikail) is one of the archangels and is believed to have important roles, such as providing nourishment for bodies and souls and leading the angels in worship and obedience to God.
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