6 Kislev: Preparing Our Hearts

PREPARING OUR HEARTS G-d will send the prophet Elijah [Eliyahu] to inspire Israel to be upright and prepare their hearts [for Moshiach]... (See Mishneh Torah, Shoftim, Melachim, 12:2) One reason for the revelation of Chassidus during these last few generations is to prepare us for Moshiach. However, we only prepare for Moshiach when we study in a way of complete understanding, understanding that, in the words of the Zohar, “sustains” us. It is not enough to simply grasp the basic points of Chassidus. Rather, the ideas must be reviewed thoroughly until they become integrated into our being. When we learn with life and vitality, one can sense Moshiach. Likkutei Sichos, vol. 30, pp. 172-4