So many of these verses we’ve studied focus on what she does for others. This week we get to take a look at what she makes for herself and what she wears. I think we’ll find that even those things are done for others, too.
She pays special attention to the place where her family sleeps and spends many hours a night. She makes special coverings for them. Now, I’m not friends with the sewing machine. Not a single bit. But I can still do my part. It’s our job as Mama’s to make sure our family has clean sheets and a comfy special sweet spot to retreat to when the day is over. Making our bedrooms beautiful and relaxing should be a delight!
Her clothing is silk and purple is not actually referring to “silk,” but “white linen” of very fine texture, and very costly. The purple garments were brought from the Phoenician cities, and were highly esteemed. The purple color was actually obtained from a species of shell fish found in the Mediterranean sea. The shell was broken in order to give access to a small gland which was removed and crushed. The crushed gland gives a milky fluid that becomes red or purple on exposure to the air.
We got a little glimpse into her fashion, which I found fascinating. We know from past weeks that she is humble, sacrificing and puts herself last. But yet, she doesn’t neglect herself either. She knows that how she dresses reflects on her husband. Her appearance could affect her husband’s character, leadership and opportunities he’s given. She knows that, and isn’t willing to allow her appearance to reflect badly on him. She dressed in a way so it couldn’t be said she was over dressed or under dressed.
