what happened to the rapture today

The Rapture did not happen today, September 25, 2025, as some had predicted. The prophecy originated from Joshua Mhlakela in South Africa, who claimed Jesus appeared to him in a vision that the Rapture would happen on September 23 or 24, 2025. This prediction caused many followers to prepare in various ways, including quitting jobs and selling belongings. However, the Rapture did not occur, leading to disappointment and distress among believers who had anticipated it. Mhlakela's prediction gained viral traction primarily on TikTok, with tens of thousands of videos using the hashtag #rapture, but the failure of the event to manifest has left many followers disheartened. Some people who promoted the date have apologized, and discussions now focus on why the Rapture did not happen, with some interpreting the failed prophecy as a potential sign that the second coming is still forthcoming. Christian experts and commentators have pointed out that all prior predictions of the Rapture have failed, consistent with biblical teachings that the exact time of the event is unknown and unknowable. The wave of excitement was linked to the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah and associated religious symbolism, but the date set was widely regarded by mainstream Christianity and scholars as speculative and without biblical certainty. Overall, despite the high-profile prediction and preparation around these dates, the Rapture did not happen as foretold in 2025, and the event remains unfulfilled to this day.