The Work of Shlichut

Our Sages declared that “all the appointed times for Moshiach’s coming have passed.” We have completed all the service required of us, even — to borrow an expression from the Previous Rebbe — “having polished the buttons.” Thus, in principle, we are prepared to receive Moshiach, and the shlichut of our generation centers on preparing us to receive Moshiach in practice.

(The Rebbe, Shabbat Parshat Chayei Sarah 5752; reprinted with permission from Sichos in English)