Yohanan, I do not see any condition or limitation regarding the use of sword in that verse. What do you think sword is for then? I guess everyone has his/her own reason of a high watch date. But even though it is gone, don't give up. Keep watching because this is what Jesus commands us to do. Keep occupy and do God's business, until that day comes!!! Agreed. We are to watch. Wait and see. Watch and pray.
Geri, as to an alien invasion, there has been a lot of banter about "disclosure 2020" Definitely would happen after the Rapture and would be used to explain it away.
