Lovely story of longing. Once satisfied, he found out his true calling and recognized it for what it was. He was then able to make his decision going forward with his free will.
This story is true not only in the church but in all of life. Forcing one to live another person's dreams and desires is bound to end in disaster. This is true especially for children. I've witness numerous parents living out their dreams through their children, especially in sports. It never works out the way it was intended.
Thanks for sharing this story.