What was the Joy?

"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."

Hebrews 12:2  (KJV)

This verse says there was JOY in Jesus crucifixion. I wouldn't enjoy having nails in my hands but there says there was joy. So What was the joy in that? Was it the crown with all the thorns? Was it so God could get your quiet time? Was it that God wanted you to get you to pray to him?  God isn't like if I get them to read there bible for an hour then I will have Jesus die for them! No, its none of those things. He wants you, he wants your heart, and he wants a relationship with you. He saw all of this, all our sin, and he knew he wanted that person...

God is amazing! I am glad to know he wanted me!