Well, it's not like he wanted to. He asked God three times if he could avoid it. Basically, the conversation went like this:
"Jesus, it's time to come in now!"
"Awww, dad, can't I stay out a little longer?"
"No, Jesus, it's time to come in now."
"Awww, dad, PLEEEEEASE?"
"JESUS HARRIET CHRIST, SCOOTY YOUR BOOTY IN HERE NOW, MISTER!"