What about the writing to the audience of Peter, who were exiled Jewish people living among gentile nations, when he wrote in his first letter them saying,
1 Peter 2:9
9 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;
Now while I believe this chosen generation, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation - all relates to them being part of the bride, being part of the priesthood of Christ, and also being part of the Heavenly Jerusalem - His own special people.
Today as Christians, we would be the fruits that would come after them. You are special to God, you are also part of a heavenly kingdom filled with believers.
You too as they, are able to proclaim the priases of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
Are you greatful and are in gratitiude to Yahava, whom also has taken you out of darkness, into His Marvelous light?
(Please remember these are my own commentaries and you do not have to subject yourself to my own views.)