How do we know that God's plans include suffering for His glory?

In John 11, the account of Lazarus demonstrates how God uses sickness and death to manifest His glory. When Mary and Martha informed Jesus about Lazarus's sickness, He revealed that this situation would ultimately serve a higher purpose—namely, glorifying God and Himself (John 11:4). Throughout Scripture, we see that God’s sovereign plans often entail trials and tribulations in our lives. Romans 8:28 assures us that all things work together for good to those who love God, affirming that even suffering can lead to God’s glorification and our eventual good. It teaches believers that their hardships are not meaningless but are intricately woven into the divine narrative of salvation and glory.