 Four ways the Holy Spirit speaks. First, the Holy Spirit speaks through the word. This is the primary way he speaks. If you don't know the word, you can't discern his voice. Second, the Holy Spirit speaks through wisdom. Now, wisdom isn't necessarily a specific instruction, but rather a godly way of reasoning. Wisdom is sharpened by the word. Third, the Holy Spirit speaks through the whisper. This is his personal instruction to you. This is necessary for you to receive direction for very specific situations in your life. The whisper is not as reliable as the word or wisdom because it can be clouded by your own thoughts and emotions. Now, many believers make the mistake of trying to live by the whisper first instead of the word and wisdom as foundations. And finally, the Spirit speaks through wonders. Wonders include prophetic words, miracles, dreams, visions, and the like. Ground yourself in the word to properly discern wonders.