How do we know Christ's suffering was glorious?

The glory of Christ's suffering is essential to understanding His role as the Savior. His sacrifice at the cross, although marked by shame and humiliation, is viewed through a lens of divine love and mercy, leading to redemption. In John 1:14, we see the blending of divinity and humanity in a way that allows the fullness of God's grace and truth to shine through the suffering of Christ. This merging highlights that His willingness to endure pain was not in vain, but was a necessary part of God's plan to offer salvation to sinners.

Moreover, the magnitude of this glory is emphasized in the continuity between suffering and ultimate glory. Romans 8:17 tells us, 'if we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified together.' The suffering of Christ invites believers to identify with Him, leading to deeper communion and understanding of God’s love. The suffering glory teaches Christians that their trials are not without purpose, as they are intricately connected to God's redemptive narrative.