Why is the suffering of Jesus relevant for Christians today?

The sufferings of Jesus provide both assurance of salvation and a model for how Christians are to respond to their own suffering. As described in Hebrews 5:7, Jesus prayed fervently during His trials, illustrating the importance of prayer and dependence on God during suffering. His experience enables believers to approach life's difficulties with faith, knowing our Savior understands our pain. Furthermore, His sufferings demonstrate that God’s will may include our affliction, yet this does not indicate His displeasure but rather serves a greater purpose in His redemptive plan. The reality of Christ's suffering encourages Christians to endure their own struggles with the knowledge that they share in the sufferings of Christ, ultimately leading to glorification.