Those that “watch” will know the days.
They will know when it is time to go to the place in the desert that he has promised.
1thessalonians 5:
[1] But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
[2] For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
[3] For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
[4] But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
[5] Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
[6] Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
That is no contradiction!
Yes, he will come as a thief, and no he will not come as a thief to those that watch.
Those that refuse to watch can look forward to him coming as a thief. (Rev 3:3)
Are you saying there is a rapture or are you saying there is not a rapture???