God has
ultimate control of information -and even acceptance/belief thereof.
While we are free to think, consider, believe, etc., from our perspective, the God of the bible is often described as revealing and hiding information according to his will -in the way that will best bring about the intended end result.
Here is one example -will try to provide more later...
Mark 4:10And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
11And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all
these things are done in parables:
12That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and
their sins should be forgiven them.
God definitely wants all to be converted and forgive them, but some are not yet prepared to understand and act on that understanding -much less remain strong in it -so he is careful when he reveals what to whom at which times.
(Edit) not much time -just throwing in some related verses....
64But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.
65And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father
14Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people,
even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise
men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent
men shall be hid.