Jesus’ purpose for coming into this world as the “Light of life” (John 8:12) was to save people from their sins. Through the Holy Spirit’s work, St. Peter piles on four descriptive truths about WHO we are because of WHAT God has done for us in Jesus…as well as our Christian purpose when he writes, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, the people who are God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9, EHVTM). To God alone be the all the glory for making us His people and binding us all together in glorifying and sharing Him with all!
Belonging to Jesus means, then, we will not allow our light of faith grow dim. Rather, we will adhere to the ways and words of this only saving light (Old Testament), not allow sinful squabbles to ruin our unity in Jesus (Epistle), and we will “fish” for Him by witnessing His saving light to all (Gospel).