If we are surprised by the manner in which He answers, then perhaps we have stopped expecting things from God and have started presuming upon Him.

You lack one thing: Go, sell all you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me…”

When we become more cognizant of His constant presence with us that we can turn away from poor substitutes like money.

Mercifully, God has not left us to wonder. He has not left us without a Word.