Jesus ascended into heaven 40 days after his resurrection, and the Holy Spirit could not begin its ministry of glorifying Jesus until then. Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension are required for him to send the Holy Spirit to testify of his work on earth. In John 16:7 Jesus says “I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you, but if I depart, I will send Him unto you”.
The Comforter has come. John 15:6.
Blessings from the Laningas.
Wiser Lake Chapel Advent and Lenten Reflections 