31 His mother and his brothers came, and standing outside, they sent to him, calling him. 32 A multitude was sitting around him, and they told him, “Behold, your mother, your brothers, and your sisters† are outside looking for you.”

33 He answered them, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” 34 Looking around at those who sat around him, he said, “Behold, my mother and my brothers! 35 For whoever does the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.”

Mark 3:31-35 - World English Bible

This passage hearkened back to Mark 3:20-21, when his friends wanted to perform an "intervention." Now his clan wanted to see him. Why? We can only assume the bridge between 3:20-21 and this passage, Mark 3:22-30, provided the context: the Beelzubul controversy. The family might have been concerned about its reputation in light of the rumors that Jesus aligned himself with dark forces. In response to that concern and the actions of his relatives, he disowned his family and pointed to a new clan, his followers who did the will of God and realize his Kingdom.

Jesus was willing to let go of the past, for the hope of God's future. Are we willing to do the same?

How are you challenged to turn your focus away from the past? What do you see God offering you in the future?