Ironically, the first tears that were shed on tisha B'av were not tears of mourning the destruction of Yerushalayim, nor tears of longing to see it rebuilt.
They were the exact opposite.
They were tears of fear.
Fear of leaving behind the wonderful physical and spiritual comforts of the dessert.
Fear of being taken into the land of the unknown, Eretz Yisroel.
They begged to stay in Golus, and so HaShem said,"Okay, what can I do if you don't trust Me? I won't force you to enter the Promised Land against your will."
And their foolish tears became the source of all our bitter tears throughout history.
Had that generation wanted to enter the Promised Land, Moshe Rabbeinu would have been able to enter with them!
He would have been not only the first Redeemer, but the final Redeemer as well.
Our generation is lucky that, Baruch HaShem, we have also been blessed with a mostly comfortable life, both physically and spiritually.
But let's not, Gd forbid, repeat their terrible mistake!
This Tisha bav, let's decide to let go of any trace of fear of the coming of Moshiach, that may still remain hidden in our hearts.
This Tisha bav, let's have complete trust that HaShem has only great plans in store for us!
This Tisha bav, let's cry genuine tears that will completely counteract their foolish tears,
So that HaShem will joyfully lead us into the Promised Land, with the complete Geulah NOW!
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