When he finally heard God’s voice, he repented with great sorrow and tears for the thousands of lives he personally destroyed. He lamented that he could never undo that damage that he authored and was haunted for the rest of his life by the voices he extinguished. But he never sought to restore his status as ship’s captain. He worked in humble service to God’s church, often in menial ways. The prodigal never sought to be restored to his father’s house, but only came asking that he be allowed to live as servant.