The Holy Spirit is mentioned in both old and new testaments. It starts with
... and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters - Gen 1:2 (NIV)
He appeared in many other stories in the bible. Such as in David:
Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. - Psalm 51:11 (NIV)
Then, why did Jesus said:
But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate [Helper (NKJV), Comforter (KJV), Counselor (CSB)] will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you - John 16:7 (NIV)
I think this bible verse in John is strongly connected to the one in Joel 2:28-32 and Acts 2:17-21:
... I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on My servants, both men and women, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. ...
The main difference before and after Jesus' time might connect to the term 'pouring out the Spirit on all people'. This must be something special. Therefore, I would like to suggest to pray that The Spirit is poured out to us.
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