Before Jesus died he told his disciples that the Holy Spirit lived with them (John 14:17). So why did he say he would send the Holy Spirit, if the He was already with them (John 14:16; 16:7)?
Before Jesus died and rose again, the Holy Spirit's work was limited to certain people like Ezekiel, Daniel, David, and briefly King Saul. it has always been the Spirit of God was moving on the earth, but He was not available to everyone. After Jesus met with his Father, he sent the Spirit ,not only to live with us, but to dwell in us ( John 14:17).
As his children, we do not come to God as though he were far removed from us, but him who lives in us.
