Life has its ups and downs. No one experiences smooth sailing every day. Some days are pleasant; others are rocky. We never know what a day will bring forth. But in our passage this morning, Peter assures his readers, “if you do these things (the list in vv. 5-7), you will never stumble” (II Pet. 1:10). What does he mean? How can we live a life in which we “never stumble?” Is he sayingwe will never sin? Is he saying we will never have to worry about a bad day again? No. Peter’s not promising a life free of challenges. His first epistle negates that theory. He’s also not saying that we will live sinless lives for the rest of our lives. He’s promising that a life of growth and holiness will give you a surefooted walk through the challenges. He’s promising that the believer who walks with the Lord will have a steady guide who will help us navigate the challenges. He’s saying that sin will not be able to trip you up if you’re growing in your daily walk with the Master. We stumble when we take our eyes off Him. We walk confidently when we walk alongside our Savior.