Bartolomeu Dias was the first European explorer to reach the cape in South Africa in search of a sea route to India and Asia. He reached it on 12 March 1488 and named it the Cape of Storms. However, King John II of Portugal changed the name to Cape of Good Hope, considering it a historic feat—finding a new sea route that would facilitate more trade and commerce. Discovering a route for trade brought good hope to the minds of kings, explorers, traders, and commercial agents. The king was excited that a way had been found for more power and profit.
God of Hope:
It is a privilege to know and worship the God of Hope. He bestows His people with joy, peace, and the Holy Spirit to abound in hope. (Romans 15:13) It is not just a Cape of Hope, but a desired haven called Heaven. (Psalms 107:30)
True and Living Hope:
A believer has a living hope because the Lord Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. (John 14:6) It is a Living Hope because the Lord rose from the dead, defeating sin, curse, Satan, and death. This is the only hope—on the Solid Rock of the Lord Jesus Christ—all others are sinking sand.
Blessed Hope:
The hope of a Christian is a Blessed Hope. (Titus 2:13) Paul writes that disciples eagerly anticipate His Second Coming. History is moving towards this ultimate great event. The world may witness increasing lawlessness, disasters, despair, and death, but believers see them as events leading to the Blessed Coming of the Lord.
Better Hope:
The Law of Moses could not make anything perfect—nor can traditions, rituals, or sacrifices. However, because of the perfect Sacrifice of the Lord, there is a Good and Better Hope. (Hebrews 7:19)
Eternal Hope:
Some people, institutions, or governments may offer only temporal hope in this world. (1 Corinthians 15:19) Paul writes that it is pitiable and miserable if anyone follows the Lord only for earthly gains.
Do I have Eternal Hope?