Not a "god-in-a-box"

 I Kings 8:25 Now therefore, O Lord, God of Israel, keep for your servant David my father what you have promised him, saying, ‘You shall not lack a man to sit before me on the throne of Israel, if only your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me as you have walked before me.’ 26 Now therefore, O God of Israel, let your word be confirmed, which you have spoken to your servant David my father. 27 “But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you; how much less this house that I have built! 28 Yet have regard to the prayer of your servant and to his plea, O Lord my God, listening to the cry and to the prayer that your servant prays before you this day,

As Solomon dedicated the Temple for God's service, he made it clear that the LORD is no idol on a hilltop or "god-in-a-box" or building to be contained somewhere and called upon whenever one sees fit.  All of creation cannot contain God or limit Him. The place is for us. It is a reminder that He can and should be called upon - not only for help in time of trouble, but for wisdom on the way. The temple was a reminder that wherever one was, you should turn towards Him, seek from Him, and trust in Him as the One who is everywhere and can do anything.