Christ set the ultimate goal of looking towards the prize. Christ knew that to endure the cross meant pain and suffering, and it was a shameful ordeal to go through, but He also realized the glory to follow and the joy it would bring.

As Christians, we will go through many trials and tribulations, but we must never forget from where we came, and where we are going, and we will know that the trials and hardships are worth it.

Hebrews 12:1 and Hebrews 12:2