John 16:7

John 16:7 says, Nevertheless, I tell you the truth; It is expedient 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.  Jesus was close to completing His mission on earth, and not only was His death not a reason for sadness or doubt on the part of His disciples, but it was also expedient.  We may at times feel that when things go badly that God has abandoned us.  We, like Jesus' earthly disciples, must never lose faith that God is in control.  If we lose something that we feel is important, we can be sure God has something better in store.  Jesus was limited by the fact that He had come as a man, but when He left, after the crucifixion, God was coming as a Spirit, without any physical limitations.  The Holy Spirit will not be just with some believers at some time but will be with all believers for time everlasting.  Verse eight adds, And when He is come, He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:  The Holy Spirit did not come just to fulfill the desires of Christ's followers, but for specific purposes.  Verse nine continues, Of sin, because they believe not on Me.  The only way we can be saved from our sins is through the death, burial and resurrection of Christ for our sins, and the Holy Spirit convicts us of this.  We will never be without excuse.  Verse ten states, Of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you shall see Me no more.  Jesus is the only One righteous enough to go to the Heavenly Father of His own merit.  We must go through Him.  Verse eleven, adds, Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged."  It may seem that sinful people control the world at times, but Jesus said the Holy Spirit had already judged them, from Satan on down.  There is no reason for followers of Christ to live life as if we are defeated.  The Holy Spirit indwells us, and there is no greater power.