When we experience a loss of control, we can often turn to fear rather than God. Through the example of the letter to the church in Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-23) we learn that when we find hope and strength in anyone or anything other than God, we open ourselves up to being bound to those who are in opposition God. Mark encourages us to return to God, to repent and persist in seeking his voice for the renewal of ourselves and His Church.