But I generally default to that verse that says "no one know the date, not even the Son of Man." Understood, but remember--that verse is written in the present tense--a couple of thousand years ago. And it in no way forbids the search for the date. We are cautioned to be awake and on guard for the bridegroom in the parable of the ten brides.
I agree.... we are suppose to be alert and on the watch for the bridegroom. But that means how we live our lives. Our relationships with each other and with God. Our spiritual selves. I don't believe that parable is encouraging us to spend our time trying to predict the day of his coming? Just my thoughts.
God is coming. The market may collapse or may not before then. But he'll take care of his own either way :) Happy New Year!