"But I say, surely Israel did not know, did they? First Moses says, 'I will make you jealous by that which is not a nation, by a nation without understanding I will anger you.' And Isaiah is very bold and says, 'I was found by those who did not seek me, I became manifest to those who did not ask for me.' But as for Israel he says, 'All the day long I have stretched out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.'" Romans 10:19-21 God's method of drawing people closer to Him includes raising up people who make non-believers yearn for something better.