I interpret the crucifixion as Jesus showing us the way.
Matthew 16:24-26 English Standard Version (ESV)
Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus
24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and
take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life[
a] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
When you think of any person in history who is seen as someone to admire, have they not had to go through their own personal battles of strife and suffering to get to their place of victory?
Name 1 person in all of mankind who is seen as a great person who NEVER had any tough battles along the way?
Have you ever seen a movie where such a person has no troubles and becomes successful? NO, that would be so boring.
The old saying of no pain, no gain is true.... Nothing good comes easy. If it did, it would not be appreciated once achieved.