1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a (special) people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies (the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections) of Him who called you out of the darkness into His marvelous light. 

As we are followers of Christ, our lives are set apart as a chosen race and special people. Our goal is to live lives that proclaim the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord. We understand our inheritance’s benefits through our salvation of being called out of darkness and into the light. Now walk in this world built up in the word and shine the light.