What does Deuteronomy 26:19 mean?

He’s going to lift you up above all the other nations he’s made, giving you praise, fame, and honor. You’ll be a people set apart for the Lord your God, just like he said. Deuteronomy 26:19 - Modern Text Bible

(God’s plan is to make his people stand out in the world, not for their own sake, but to show what it looks like to belong to him.)