The Rapture Didn’t Happen as Predicted in ‘Prophet’s’ Viral Video — and Now True Believers Are Depressed

The Rapture didn’t happen Tuesday as predicted by a “prophet” in a viral video that prompted some followers to quit their jobs, sell their possessions and ditch exams — and now true believers say they’re deeply depressed.

Followers took to social media Wednesday to mourn the fact that Jesus didn’t return to Earth and float them up to heaven as promised by Joshua Mhlakela of South Africa, who was featured in a Youtube video that took TikTok by storm.

“I didn’t do my exams because I [thought] it doesn’t matter,” one crushed believer wrote on Tiktok with a crying emoji — one day after realizing the end wasn’t really nigh. “Now look at me.”

@danielsixten Some are claiming the rapture would happen in 2025, like Joshua Mhlakela on September 23. But God’s Word is clear: “No one knows the day or the hour, not even the angels, nor the Son, but the Father only” (Matthew 24:36). When someone sets dates in the Lord’s name, Scripture calls it false prophecy (Ezekiel 13:6). But God’s mercy is still open: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us” (1 John 1:9). Don’t be led astray. Live ready. Our hope isn’t in a date—it’s in Jesus. ✝️🔥 #ChristianNews #rapture #raptureapology #joshuamhlakela #jesusiscoming ♬ original sound – Daniel Six Ten

A somber video posted by an apparent religious leader, titled “My Apologies,” also raked in a slew of regretful comments under the hashtag #rapturenow.

“I’m here with all humility to apologize to everyone who have [seen] me promote brother Joshua’s 23rd and 24th date of September rapture,” the man can be seen declaring in TikTok footage posted Wednesday.

@lkystrm Happy rapture day or whatever September 23 2025 is lol #rapture #raptureready #raptured #lol ♬ original sound – jen💫

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