Message summary: Today, we can rejoice that Jesus Christ is our most important Password and He is a Password that should not be kept secret, but should freely and generously be shared with others!

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"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved" (Romans 10:13). "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). The risen Christ proclaims, "Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death" (Revelation 1:17,18).

This morning I got a letter informing me that there had been a "data security incident" at my bank that affected my personal information. I read this in light of reading about a recent major data breach in Denmark when the password to a national database of 8,749,975 was set to "123456". I sure hope the people who manage my bank's data have more sense than to use a password like this!

Passwords have become an important part of modern life. Many of us have a lot of them. I actually keep all my passwords in a single password protected file. That's my most important password. (Note to self: Do not forget this password!)

Most of my passwords are made up of Scripture verses and references such as "John316" along with some other characters to hopefully make it hard to guess. According to the online password testers that reveal the strength of your password upon your creating one, this is a good method and also may be somewhat helpful in recovery.

Passwords are now associated with modern technology but have actually been used since ancient times. Sentries would challenge those wishing to enter an area to supply a password or watchword, and would only allow a person or group to pass if they could recite the password. (See "History of Passwords" link below)

Is heaven "password protected"?  Upon initial consideration I thought the answer was no, but as I ponder further, I do believe there is a password required to enter into a right relationship with God. But it's not secret and it's not a series of numbers or a favorite pet. It is a name.

The first daily text is a clear, straightforward truth. "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved".  As a password that would be "ewcotnotlwbs" which would be a good password to use on accounts since the online Password Strength Meter states it would take 110 years to crack and is reviewed as "Fantastic, using that password makes you as secure as Fort Knox".

Earlier in the context the Apostle Paul had written, "that if you confess with your mouth 'Jesus is Lord' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you will be saved" (Romans 10:9). Surely the most important "password" that we must remember and use is the glorious name of Jesus!  However there is no need to keep this password a secret from others. Rather we are called to let the whole world know!

One of the earliest sermons in the early church Peter proclaimed regarding Jesus Christ, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

The third daily text reveals that Christ has the keys (or password in today's theme)! Yes indeed, there is a password required to enter into right relationship with God and to enter heaven. It is a Person. Jesus said, "I have the keys".

Today, we can rejoice that Jesus Christ is our most important password and please do share this password with others!

Be encouraged today, Hebrews 3:13.

Stephen & Brooksyne Weber

Daily prayer: Father, thank You for Jesus who died on the cross for our sins; past, present and future. It was but a short time that He was held under the power of death, but He will die no more. Jesus is alive forevermore, and we who express godly faith will live forever, because Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. As we believe on Him, though we may die a mortal death, we shall yet live an immortal life for all eternity. Jesus holds the keys to the invisible world which will one day be made visible to all who have called on His name to be saved. He also holds the key to our heart's door, but will only turn that key when we invite His entrance. Today we not only invite Jesus to enter but we welcome His residency as His Spirit abides in us guiding us into all truth. We love You, Father, and we come to You through Your beloved Son, Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen.