Eager to Remember

They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
— Galatians 2:10


In this short but meaningful verse, Paul reflects on his meeting with the apostles in Jerusalem. Though they discussed theology and the spread of the Gospel, one request stood above all others: “Remember the poor.” And Paul did not hesitate. He wasn’t merely willing; he was eager. Caring for the poor was already a living part of his faith, woven into the heart of his ministry.

This simple affirmation reveals a powerful alignment between belief and action. Paul understood that caring for the poor was not a secondary obligation or an optional add-on to the Gospel—it was central. Just as Christ brought good news to the poor, Paul desired to live a life that reflected that same compassionate concern. How do you regularly “remember the poor” in your life—through prayer, giving, or relationship? Where might God be inviting you to deepen your eagerness?

To “remember the poor” is more than mental acknowledgment; it is seeing, valuing, and acting with love. In our busy lives, it is easy to let this calling slip into the background. Yet this verse gently calls us to renew our hearts: to be eager, not reluctant; joyful, not burdened; faithful, not forgetful.

What might it look like to be eager today—to pray for the vulnerable, to give with gladness, to form relationships across economic divides, to advocate when others are silent? What simple habit or step could you take now to align your heart more closely with the heart of Christ, who says, “Whatever you did for the least of these... you did for Me”?

This week, let remembering the poor be an act of joy, not duty—a quiet echo of God’s own compassion moving through your life.


Lord Jesus,

You never forgot the poor. You welcomed them, honored them, and shared Your life with them. Teach me to remember the poor as You do—with eagerness, joy, and compassion. Let me not grow numb to suffering or passive in my response. Stir my heart, that my faith may always be expressed through love and mercy.

I pray in Your name. Amen.


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