**World Ending Today? People Are Quitting Jobs and Selling Belongings Following Prophecy**
*By Chanshimla Varah | September 23, 2025, 02:19 PM*
Many people in South Africa are reportedly quitting their jobs and selling off belongings, including cars, after a pastor prophesied that the world would end on September 23. Pastor Joshua Mhlakela made this claim during an appearance on the CENTTWINZ TV YouTube channel, stating that God would come to “rescue Christians out of the world” on September 23 and 24.
### Prophetic Alignment: The Significance of Rosh Hashanah
The dates coincide with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which some Christians symbolically link to the rapture—the anticipated return of Christ. According to Pastor Mhlakela, God’s judgment will leave the world “unrecognizable,” and the rapture will occur with “such power” it might cause an Earth “shake.” He described a vision where he saw Jesus sitting on his throne, clearly declaring, “I am coming soon.”
### Viral Reaction on Social Media
Mhlakela’s prophecy quickly went viral, especially on TikTok, where users have been discussing and reacting to the prediction. Some have even asked whether pets would be taken to heaven during the rapture.
### People Preparing for the Rapture
In response to the prophecy, many are reportedly quitting their jobs to prepare for the Son of God to lift them and their Christian neighbors into the skies. Stand-up comedian Kevin Fredericks commented on the situation, noting that people are selling cars and clothes and some are even assembling “post-rapture kits” for those who may be left behind.
He also questioned how the exact date of the rapture could be known, pointing out the logistical challenge of the event happening simultaneously around the world.
### TikTok Influence and Personal Stories
The hashtag #RaptureTok has taken over TikTok, with numerous users sharing their own reactions. One user, Tilahun Desalegn, who has over 25,500 followers, shared that he sold his five-year-old car in anticipation of the rapture. He said he was “catching a flight to heaven” this September.
Desalegn promised to upload an apology video if the rapture does not occur as predicted, admitting he might have been deceived and was not truly hearing from God. He also suggested that he would likely avoid discussing the rapture again.
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This unusual wave of belief and preparation highlights how modern social media platforms can rapidly spread apocalyptic predictions and influence people’s behavior worldwide. Whether the prophecy holds true or not, the impact on those who believe is evident.
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