Why is the humiliation of Christ important for Christians?

The humiliation of Christ plays a vital role in the gospel narrative. As Philippians 2:7-8 reveals, Christ took on the form of a servant and was obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. This act of humility was not only essential for our salvation but set the stage for His exaltation by God the Father. Without His humiliation, there would be no basis for His exaltation; as expressed in the text, 'Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him.' The depth of Christ's suffering elevates the glory of His triumph in resurrection and at the right hand of God. For Christians, comprehending both the humiliation and the exaltation of Christ fosters gratefulness and dependence on the grace He provides, marking the full measure of God's love toward us in His Son.