At one point in my life, purple was my absolute favorite color! I got compliments when I wore it. I appreciated the really deep purples. They were so rich looking, I could almost taste the color.
Purple indeed is a rich color. I know this is a "five minute prompt" but let me take a break for a few minutes to look at the significance that purple has in regards to royalty it it indeed is a color for the royals.
Now after a quick read through an article regarding purple in Wikipedia, amongst other distinguishing facets, purple indeed was a royal color.
Even in the Gospels you will find that they put a purple robe on Christ because He was the King of the Jews but they did it more out of mockery then respect. (Mark 15:17; John 19:2 and 5)
Then there was Mordecai (Esther's uncle) who was put into a high position set by the king that his garment was of "fine linen and purple..." (Esther 8:15)
Since being saved by grace through faith, God says in His word, "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." (I Peter 2:9)
My color preferences may have changed and purple may not be at the very top of my list but it's still on my list and it's Royal!
From my heart to yours,
Mrs. M
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