According to Peter, Christians should rejoice in the sharing of Christ's suffering so that they may be glad

In 1 Peter, the apostle encourages Christians to rejoice in the sharing of Christ's suffering, so that they may also rejoice when his glory is revealed. This means that Christians should not be discouraged or ashamed if they face persecution or hardship for their faith, but rather they should consider it an honor to share in the same kind of suffering that Christ endured. By sharing in Christ's sufferings, Christians can look forward to the day when Christ returns and his glory is fully revealed, at which time they will be able to share in his joy and triumph.