Disappointment After Predicted Rapture Fizzles
The anticipated “Second Coming” didn’t quite happen as forecasted, leaving many to grapple with the aftermath of the viral prophecy. Some followers, lured by predictions from “prophet” Joshua Murachela in South Africa, made drastic life changes, even quitting jobs and selling personal belongings in preparation for a supposed divine return.
On social media, especially TikTok, disappointed devotees shared their reactions, expressing their dismay that Jesus didn’t return to Earth as promised. One distraught follower remarked on how they didn’t study for an exam, thinking it would be unnecessary, yet the day came and went. “Look at me now,” they lamented, complete with a crying emoji.
In a somber video titled “My Apologies,” the religious leader admitted to promoting the Rapture Day, which drew a flood of regrettable comments under the hashtag #Rapturenow.
“I’m humbled here,” he said in the TikTok clip released on Wednesday, reflecting on how he had backed the dates of September 23rd and 24th, believing in the prophecy he shared.
Another follower posted an emotional video, tears streaming down her face as she prepared for the realities of life. “POV: You weren’t raptured, so now you have to prepare for work,” the caption read, resonating with many who felt similar disappointments.
Murachela, who previously claimed to have met Jesus in a dream, spoke of a vision where he was shown the future and told that he would gather his followers on the predicted dates. However, he did not respond to inquiries regarding the fallout from the failed prophecy.
The fervent predictions had sparked a frenzy, with the specific hashtag generating over 300,000 videos in a short time. Some followers took preparations seriously, even going so far as to give away their cars and leave homes open for “unsaved” individuals in anticipation of their journey to heaven.
Despite the fact that Wednesday revealed no signs of the “saved” ascending to heaven, some ardent believers seized the moment as a chance to reinforce their faith. “The Bible says there are false prophets; the time is near,” one individual noted, while another humorously claimed, “Someone said he was late until next week.”
