by Jennifer McPherson

There’s something deeply personal and beautiful that God has done for me my entire life. Every time a spiritual force tries to come against my acknowledgment of who I am in Christ the Lord meets me in that very space with a countering word. He never lets the accusation stand unanswered.

I’ve noticed this pattern for years now. It’s as though the moment doubt tries to plant its seed, Heaven releases a voice to uproot it. The Lord doesn’t just defend me in theory — He interrupts the lie with evidence of His knowing. And often, He does it through someone who has no knowledge of me at all.

When Heaven Speaks Through Strangers

The last time this happened, I was in a low place. I had written down words like ‘Maybe this isn’t for me. Maybe I’ve had it wrong all along.’ The voice of doubt sounded convincing enough to make me question everything.

And then — as He always does — God sent confirmation through a stranger. This person, who had no knowledge of my story or the battles I’ve fought, prophesied over me in the middle of a crowded room:
“You are qualified to lead in this.”

That one sentence silenced the storm. It was as though the Father Himself stepped into the room to remind me, ‘I have not changed My mind about you.’

The Sword in the Stone

Just last night, I found myself in another difficult moment — wrestling with familiar questions, feeling the weight of weariness. And once again, God sent a word. Someone pulled me aside and said that the Lord showed them a picture of me as Excalibur, the legendary sword. They said God revealed that I was Excalibur — not just holding the sword, but embodying what it represents.

Immediately, something stirred in me. Because Excalibur isn’t just any sword — it’s the sword of rightful kingship. It carries authority, legitimacy, and purpose. It could only be drawn by the one chosen to reign. Its purpose was to restore order, to cut through deception, and to reestablish truth in the land.

That word hit deep. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned about my journey, it’s that my ministry has always been marked by this very thing — confronting deception, exposing lies, and restoring truth where identity has been stolen. It’s not always glamorous, but it’s holy work. It’s the work of the sword.

When the Prophetic Saves a Life

This is why I hold the prophetic so dearly — and why I protect it so fiercely. Because I’ve seen how one prophetic word can change everything. Sometimes God uses a word at the exact moment someone is about to give up — when they’re standing on the edge of quitting, questioning, or believing the lie that they’re unworthy. And then a word comes, not from flattery, but from Heaven’s knowing.

That word breaks through the fog. It reawakens the heart. It restores the will to keep going. For me, it’s been the voice of the Father saying again and again, ‘You are who I said you are. You carry what I placed in you. You have not been disqualified.’

Forged in Fire

Like Excalibur, the sword forged through fire, every one of us who walks with God is shaped through heat and pressure. It’s the process that gives our blade strength. And when He places His word in us, it becomes a weapon — not of violence, but of truth — to cut through deception and bring alignment to His kingdom order.

So I write this as a reminder to anyone who might be in that place tonight: When the enemy whispers that you’re not enough, when the world says you’ve missed it, when even your own thoughts betray you — listen for the Word that comes from Heaven. Because your Father always speaks back. He will not leave you in the silence of accusation. He will send a word — through a person, a scripture, a dream, or a whisper — that calls you back to who you are.

And when that word comes, let it sink in deep. Because that’s the sound of your sword being lifted again.

Scripture to Reflect On:

“He made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of His hand He hid me.” — Isaiah 49:2

“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword…” — Hebrews 4:12