An American woman shared the efforts she made to prepare for the rapture, which, according to prophecy, will occur on September 24, 2024. Share this article Share this article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy link Link copied Bookmark this Comment
A Christian woman who is convinced the rapture will begin today (Wednesday, September 24) has posted photos on social media of the extreme efforts she has made in anticipation of the return of Jesus Christ.
This comes after a South African pastor predicted that the end of the world would occur on September 23 or 24. The prophecy comes from Joshua Mlakela, a preacher who shared what he calls a “divine prophecy” through YouTube and a television interview.
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Mlaquela claims Jesus appeared to him in a vision and told him the exact date of his return—an event he believes will coincide with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. “The rapture is near, whether you're ready or not,” he declared. “I saw Jesus sitting on a throne, and I heard him say very loudly and clearly, 'I'm coming soon.' On September 23 and 24, 2025, he told me, 'I'm going back to Earth.'”
The prophecy quickly captured the imagination—and fear—of countless Christians on TikTok, many of whom are actively preparing for the Second Coming. One of them, American Melissa Johnston, shared a series of videos demonstrating her preparation.
“I'm doing some things to prepare my home for those who will come here after the rapture,” she began in the video. Melissa developed a series of diagrams “based on the Seven Seals and Seven Trumpets”—a series of apocalyptic symbols and angelic sounds described in the Book of Revelation in the New Testament.
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In the second video, Melissa shared what she purchased as preparation, starting with the “WaterBob” – a water retention system that holds up to 100 gallons of fresh drinking water in a standard bathtub in case of an emergency.
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Melissa said she also stocked up on essential medications in case of emergency, hiding them in containers in a cabinet. “We also have a nebulizer and a door leading to the basement where we store food,” she continued.
Showing off shelves and boxes full of durable goods for future tenants, Melissa enthusiastically exclaimed, “Someone looks like they're going to be very happy.” Meanwhile, in a third video, she revealed how much she spent on a supply of Bibles “for those who are staying.”
“I bought these at Dollar Tree,” Melissa said, holding up the Bibles. She attached a sticker to each one that read, “Jesus loves you. It's not too late. Take this Bible and find other believers. Be careful who you trust. Don't put the mark on your hand or forehead.” Melissa also noted that she bookmarked several “important verses” in each book, including Romans 10:9 and John 3:16.
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“I hope these books get into the hands of people who need them,” she concluded.
A skeptic asked Melissa, “When nothing happens, how do you rationalize it?” To which she replied, “I just accept it. I continue to live my life and spread the gospel without judgment, with love and compassion, as I always have.”
While the second person pondered, “What will you do with all those extra books when you wake up in your bed after the rapture?” Melissa admitted, “It's such a difficult thought. And I've honestly thought about it a lot. If all Christians are raptured and I'm left behind, then I know I have to prepare the rest for what's to come.”
In the United States, where many of these videos originate, end-of-the-world beliefs are not uncommon.
According to a 2022 Pew Research Center study, nearly half of all Christians in the United States (about 47 percent) answered yes when asked whether they believe “we are living in the end times.”
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