“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2

YOU were the joy set before Him. Jesus recently told me that over and over again the Father showed Him the face of every single human being that would come to know Him, and that encouraged Him to push through. Outside of being obedient to His Father, you and I are what kept Him going. Knowing the people He would save by giving His life is what encouraged Him on His journey.