Little Ruby had a birthday book and whenever anyone came to see her father and mother, she would bring out her book and ask them to write their names in it.
One day a Christian gentleman visited the home, and as usual Ruby brought out her birthday book and asked him to write his name in it. He did so readily, and the little girl put out her hand to take the book back again. But instead of handing it back at once, the gentleman said, “Wait a moment, I have another birthday.” Ruby watched with astonishment as the gentleman turned over the pages of the book until he came to another date. There he wrote his name underneath it, adding the words, “Born again.” Then he handed the book back to the little girl who was so surprised that she forgot to say, “Thank you.”
Not long after Ruby’s Aunt Marie paid them a visit and, of course, she must write her name in Ruby’s Book. After writing her name, she handed it back to the little girl. Instead of taking it from her, little Ruby just looked at her and said, “Please write your name under your other birthday.”
“My other birthday! What do you mean?” asked her aunt in astonishment.
“Oh,” replied Ruby, “Mr. Thompson has two birthdays; I’ll show you.” She opened the book and showed where the Christian friend had written his name in, and then she turned over the page and pointed to another entry where were the additional words, “Born again.”
“Now,” said the little girl, “Please write your name opposite your other birthday.”
Poor Aunt Marie was convicted then and there. The arrow entered deep into her conscience. She had heard the gospel message before, and had heard the Word proclaimed, “Ye must be born again.” John 3:77Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. (John 3:7). But as yet she had not received the Lord Jesus as her Saviour. However, it wasn’t long after that she bowed to His claims of love and was truly “born again,... by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth forever.” 1 Pet. 1:2323Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. (1 Peter 1:23).
When she came again to visit at Ruby’s house, she was able to write her name the second time in the little girl’s birthday book.
Happy Birthday to You!
Just One Will Not Do.
Born Again Means Salvation;
How Many Have You?
ML 10/15/1967