Matthew 5:13-16 

Salt and light.

That’s what Jesus calls us. Our job is not to fit in with the world, but to be different. To stand out. Not to get pats on the back, but God’s glory.

Being salt and light includes having joy in the midst of hardship, a joy that doesn’t make sense unless you know Jesus.

And it is all because of the hope of the future resurrection promised to us, as well as the power of God's resurrection Spirit in us.