The best kept secret of the Holy Bible should be shared with your children at an early age. No one ever told me of this and for most of us it is probably too late.

It is found in Isaiah 56:4-5 KJV, For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant; [5] Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.

Most of us are blessed to be considered sons and daughters of God when we separate ourselves and don’t touch the unclean thing. 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 KJV tells us, Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, [18] And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

That is certainly special,  but in an age when errant preachers teach of special crowns and awards at the throne of Jesus by a separate judgment there is one actual award available for youth and the rare adult to seek. It is found in Isaiah 56:4-5. A name and place greater than sons and daughters, that is truly an award worth seeking!

Keep in mind you can be a eunuch by choice. Matthew 19:12 KJV says, For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

So I believe this requirement is met by a lifetime of abstinence and living for the Lord. I have never heard anyone teach about these verses before, but I wonder if these verses aren’t the basis for monasteries and nunneries. It’s worth noting you don’t need to join a monastery or nunnery to live out these verses. I am reminded of an article I read about becoming Amish. The interviewed Amish man said if you want to live like us then simply do it, you don’t need to join an Amish community to follow our lifestyle. That being said, I do believe community can strengthen one in their walk with Jesus.

Of very important note, seek God first, not awards. This is an Old Testament promise, therefore it is possible it’s no longer valid. I believe it is, but I can’t make a promise on God’s behalf. It is a serious commitment and certainly being just a son or daughter of God and to have a place in Heaven is an exceedingly great reward.

Finally, for clarification purposes, I believe there is one judgment for all, both for believers and non-believers, to decide their final disposition of either Heaven or Hell for all eternity. God may indeed give rewards and crowns, but the final and most important judgment of all  happens only once at the end of days. Are you saved?