In case you haven’t heard, Jesus is coming back tomorrow.
That’s according to South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, who has gone viral after sharing he had a dream the rapture is scheduled for Sept. 23–24, timed with Rosh Hashanah.
Some believers are taking him at his word. TikToker Tilahun Desalegn sold his car because he is “catching a flight to heaven.”
Another creator, Gehl (@alpharoyce_), told her 1.1 million followers she already handed over the deed to her house.
“None of this material stuff will matter when I get raptured,” she said.
@alpharoyce_ Repent!! 🙏🏾 #rapture #raptureready #satire #satirecomedy
Across RaptureTok, users are quitting jobs, giving away clothes and even prepping “post-rapture kits” for their neighbors.
Of course, doomsday dates have a terrible track record. Pastor Ed Dobson’s Y2K prediction fizzled out. Televangelist John Hagee and his several blood moon predictions have yet to come true.
Desalegn has already promised to post an apology video on Sept. 25 if he is still around, admitting he “was very likely deceived.”
@tilahun.desalegn #Jesus #Jesusiscoming #rapture #raptureready #septembertoremember
The rest of the internet is far less worried. Comedian Kevin Fredericks created a theme song for the event.
@kevonstagetiktok
Others are leaning into the absurdity. On X, one user wrote they would spend their “last day on Earth” eating cheese instead of paying student loans. Another joked, “If the rapture’s tomorrow, I hope it’s after brunch.”
@keepitkindkaren
Sending out yet another Rapture Survivor Card to all of my friends for Tuesday.
🖖 pic.twitter.com/gT5EPdQhYq— Mr. Spock 🖖 (Commentary) (@SpockResists) September 21, 2025
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People are making rapture jokes like there’s no tomorrow…
— Miss Ally (@MissAlly_01) September 22, 2025
The Rapture is scary because what if I’m having a really good sandwich and suddenly I’m stuck in line waiting to get into heaven without my sandwich
— Arthouse Shawn Levy (@firagawalkwthme) September 21, 2025
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Whether tomorrow brings a trumpet blast or just another Tuesday, the only thing rising for sure is the internet’s collective eye roll.
