It tells us here in Matthew 24 that we must be “watchful” for the Lord’s Return. This word “Watch” is “Agrupneo” in Greek, and means to be “Alert and intent upon a thing.” it’s like a guard on guard duty in the army. He would stand upon the walls of the city and look at the horizon continually, to see if there were any “signs” that would show if the enemy was approaching, like clouds of dust on the horizon from approaching chariots, or camp fires. We are to be like these soldiers, looking to see if there are any signs to show that the Lord is coming back soon. The Bible tells us that we don’t know exactly when He’s coming. It just says that we are to get ourselves ready.
“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.“ Matthew 24:36
“But we will know THE SEASON of the Lord’s Return.
“Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labour pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.” 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2
We don't know the day or hour, but are not to be ignorant of "The Season" of the Lord's Return. When you see new growth in God's creation, you know it's the season of spring, (These are "Signs" of spring), or when the leaves fall from the trees, you know it’s the season of autumn. ("Signs" of autumn.) So it is in the season of the Lord's Return. When you see certain things happening in the world then His coming is surely near. There are many Signs with us now that show we are in the season of His return. The present world wide Covid19 Epidemic is a sign of the Lord’s soon Return.