A new perspective

Mark 10:24-27

And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
26 And they were greatly astonished, saying among themselves, “Who then can be saved?”
27 But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.”

I've been wondering what it was about what Jesus said that amazed and astonished the disciples so much. This theology on materialism and wealth seems so logical and reasonable in our context. However in their first century Jewish mindset, wealth and blessing were tied to God's favor and reward. Conversely, those who suffer loss or poverty did so at the hand of a retributive God. The realities Jesus revealed here in this chapter are not what one would expect; the greatest is the servant (43), childlike faith (15), marriage is for life (9), and earthly blessing does not mean heavenly favor or reward (24). God's kingdom only makes sense when we turn our lives upside down and view them from His perspective.
So where is my perspective off? Where am i living my by context and culture rather than by His commands? Why am I not more shocked and amazed by His demands on my life? Am I really listening?

God - help me see things Your way. Where I don't, pull me through the eye of the needle and make me to fit in your kingdom. Amen.