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The Rebbe was once lecturing his followers, reprimanding them for not serving God as truly befits Him. This was the Rebbe’s constant theme.

After admonishing them, the Rebbe began to make up with his followers. He drew them close and spoke very gently. He said, “What do I want from them? They are still religious people, are they not?”

The Rebbe then began speaking to their hearts.

He said, “You are certainly good people. If God were small like me, your devotion would certainly be sufficient. But God is very, very great! You must gird yourself with a strong desire to serve God properly, for you are serving One 'Whose greatness cannot be fathomed’ (Psalms 145:3) .”

The Rebbe then raised himself and lifted his hands over his head. He repeated the words, “But God is so great ….” Then he then lifted his hands, using them to express God’s greatness.